What is the meaning of Elephantiasis?

A complication of chronic filariasis, in which nematode worms block the lymphatic vessels, usually in the legs or scrotum, causing extreme enlargement of the infected area.

Synonym of leprosy.

elephantiasis (a very virulent kind of leprosy)

Source: wiktionary.org

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