elephantiasis
A chronic disease characterized by the enlargement of certain parts of the body and by the hardening and ulceration of the surrounding skin. It is often caused by an infestation of a worm called a filarial worm.
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October 7, 2025
October 7, 2025
Last updated: October 7, 2025.
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