What is elephantiasis? Elephantiasis is a condition where the skin thickens and hardens after excessive swelling associated with lymph accumulation (lymphedema). It is most marked in the lower limbs but also commonly affects the scrotum in males, and may also affect the breasts and arms.
relent. 1  to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving. 2  to become less severe; slacken: The winds relented. 3  Obsolete. to cause to soften in feeling, temper, or determination. 4  Obsolete. to cause to slacken; abate. 5  Obsolete. to abandon; relinquish.
â¢ INDOLENT (adjective). The adjective INDOLENT has 2 senses: 1. disinclined to work or exertion. 2. (of tumors e.g) slow to heal or develop and usually painless. Familiarity information: INDOLENT used as an adjective is rare.