Nevoid Elephantiasis (Noun)
Meaning
Thickening of the skin (usually unilateral on an extremity) caused by congenital enlargement of lymph vessel and lymph vessel obstruction.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's condition was diagnosed as nevoid elephantiasis, a rare congenital disorder that leads to severe thickening of the skin.
- Nevoid elephantiasis often presents as a unilateral swelling of an arm or leg, making everyday activities a challenge.
- Due to the obstruction of lymph vessels, the patient's leg had begun to show signs of nevoid elephantiasis, which is characterized by thickening of the skin.
- Specialized treatment is required for nevoid elephantiasis to manage the enlarged lymph vessels and alleviate the accompanying skin changes.
- If left untreated, nevoid elephantiasis can lead to considerable discomfort and mobility issues as the thickened skin restricts movement.