Term Name: elephantiasis
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).
Ontology: Human Disease [DOID:4976]   ( DOID:4976 )

Relationships
is a type of: lymphedema
has subtype: podoconiosis