Meaning of esthiomene | Babel Free

Definitions

Elephantiasis of the vulva, particularly the labia.

uncountable

Examples

“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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