elephantiasic

elephantiasic
\\|elə|fantē|asik; -_fən.|tīəˌsik, -ˌfan.|-\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin elephantiasis + English -ic
: affected with or characteristic of elephantiasis

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • elephantiasic — el·e·phan·ti·as·ic .el ə .fan tē as ik, fən tī ə (.)sik adj affected with or characteristic of elephantiasis …   Medical dictionary

  • elephantiasic — el·e·phan·ti·as·ic …   English syllables

  • Elephantiasis — Lymphatic filariasis, a mosquito borne parasitic disease caused by tiny thread like worms that live in the human lymph system. Best known from dramatic photos of people with grossly enlarged or swollen arms and legs. The parasitic worms… …   Medical dictionary

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