Elephantiasis (noun)

1. A tropical disease caused by the filarial worm Wuchereria bancrofti, characterized by thickening of the skin and underlying tissues, especially in the legs, arms, and genitalia, leading to elephantine swelling.
2. Excessive enlargement or swelling of a body part.

Origin:

From late latin elephantiasis, from greek elephanthiasis, from elephan-, elephas ("elephant") + -iasis.

Examples:

1. Elephantiasis is a debilitating disease that can cause severe disfigurement and disability.
2. The young man was suffering from elephantiasis of the legs, which made it difficult for him to walk.
3. Elephantiasis is primarily found in developing countries and is transmitted by mosquitoes.
4. The disease causes elephantiasis of the genitalia in men and can lead to infertility.
5. Many people with elephantiasis are subjected to social ostracism and discrimination.