Meaning of esthiomene | Babel Free

Definitions

Elephantiasis of the vulva, particularly the labia.

uncountable

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“Esthiomene simulates in its appearance cancer and lupus, from which it should always be distinguished by a microscopic examination of a section of tissue. There are inflammations of the vulva, especially in neglected gonorrhea cases ...”

“In men chronic ulcers of the penis sometimes occur⟳ which are analogous to esthiomene in women and they too may be accompanied by anorectal stricture.”

“The tertiary stage⟳ is marked by symptoms such as esthiomene, urethrogenito-perineal syndrome, elephantiasis of the penis and scrotum, rectal stenosis, and plastic induration of the penis. Esthiomene is characterized by a chronic ...”

“[...] edema (elephantiasis) of the female external genitals is a late manifestation of lymphatic obstruction. The enlargement, thickening, and fibrosis of the labia is termed esthiomene. Penile and/or scrotal edema and gross distortion of the penis ...”

“(B) Tertiary stage⟳: Esthiomene characterized by elephantiasis and chronic ulceration of vulva.”

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