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Elephantiasis
Elephantiasis A chronic disease characterized by the enlargement of certain parts of the body and by the hardening and ulceration of the surrounding skin. It is often caused by an infestation of a worm called a filarial worm.
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Chronic
Ongoing or recurring. Chronic medical conditions include diabetes, epilepsy, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
Ulceration
Break in the skin, usually on lower legs or fingers, related to poor circulation and blood pooling.
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
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Electrocardiogram.
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Empyema
Buildup of pus in a cavity of the body.
Endocrine glands
Glands that are ductless and release their secretions directly into the bloodstream.
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Bedwetting.
Epidermis
The outermost layer of skin.
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