Synonyms for elephantiasis
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Related words
- Word family
- elephantic
- Other spellings
- elephantitis elephantitus
Forms
- Plural
- elephantiases → leprosies…
Example sentences
- leprosy He's afflicted with leprosy. Don't go near him.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| elephantiasis | falling | |
| leprosy | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- leprosy3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (leprosy3 = 3 syllables).