elephantiasis

Term ID

DOID:4976

Synonyms

Definition

A lymphedema that is characterised by edema, hypertrophy, and fibrosis of skin and subcutaneous tissues, due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels resulting in the enlargement and hardening of limbs or body parts due to tissue swelling (edema). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephantiasis

References

• MESH:D004604
• NCI:C34569
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:155485008
• UMLS_CUI:C0013882

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:4976 )