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Once humans define what is "normal" we tend to label anything outside of that definition as "abnormal" and in some cases, "monstrous."
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Sources:
Elephantiasis (Elephantitis) Disease, Types, Pictures, Treatment:
http://www.healthhype.com/elephantiasis-elephantitis-disease-types-pictures-treatment.html
“The lymphatic system is composed of a network of nodes and vessels throughout the body. Its main function is to drain any tissue fluid that did not pass into the bloodstream, filter out debris or invading microorganisms in this fluid and return the fluid, now known as lymph, to the bloodstream."
Elephantiasis (Elephantitis) – Pictures, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment:
http://www.hxbenefit.com/elephantiasis-elephantitis-pictures-symptoms-causes-and-treatment.html#what-is-elephantitis-elephantiasis
“Elephantitis is the common term used for a disease that causes the inflammation and thickening of the skin and the tissues underlying the same."
What Causes Elephantiasis?:
http://www.wisegeek.org/what-causes-elephantiasis.htm
“Elephantiasis is a syndrome most often caused by an obstruction of the lymphatic vessels, which results in extreme swelling of the skin and tissues, typically in the lower trunk and body."
Facts About the Twins:
http://umm.edu/programs/conjoined-twins/facts-about-the-twins
“Births of conjoined twins, whose skin and internal organs are fused together, are rare. Conjoined twins occur once every 200,000 live births, and their survival is anything but assured."
Diseases And Conditions: Porphyria:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/porphyria/basics/definition/con-20028849
“Porphyria (poor-FEAR-e-uh) refers to a group of disorders that result from a buildup of natural chemicals that produce porphyrin in your body."
How Diseases Inspired Movie Monsters:
http://news.discovery.com/human/health/how-diseases-inspired-movie-monsters-141030.htm
“Terrifying tales of monstrous creatures such as the Wolfman, zombies, and Count Dracula originated from a poor understanding of medical maladies, according to a forensics expert."
Wolf Boy’s Hope:
http://nypost.com/2008/11/20/wolf-boys-hope
“It’s not easy being a preteen “wolf boy” – but scientists at Columbia University are confident they’ve finally found the silver bullet that can cure one."
'Werewolf' Gene May Explain Excess Hair Disorder:
http://www.livescience.com/14430-werewolf-disorder-gene-discovered-excess-hair.html
“Scientists have discovered a genetic mutation responsible for a disorder that causes people to sprout thick hair on their faces and bodies."
Hypertrichosis:
http://www.dermnetnz.org/hair-nails-sweat/hypertrichosis.html
“Hypertrichosis is excessive hair growth over and above the normal for the age, sex and race of an individual, in contrast to hirsutism, which is excess hair growth in women following a male distribution pattern."
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Episode 4 of 5
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Once humans define what is "normal" we tend to label anything outside of that definition as "abnormal" and in some cases, "monstrous."
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Previous Episode:
The True Origin Of Zombies, Vampires, And Werewolves: http://www.seeker.com/the-true-origin-of-zombies-vampires-and-werewolves-1822507564.html
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Sources:
Elephantiasis (Elephantitis) Disease, Types, Pictures, Treatment:
http://www.healthhype.com/elephantiasis-elephantitis-disease-types-pictures-treatment.html
“The lymphatic system is composed of a network of nodes and vessels throughout the body. Its main function is to drain any tissue fluid that did not pass into the bloodstream, filter out debris or invading microorganisms in this fluid and return the fluid, now known as lymph, to the bloodstream."
Elephantiasis (Elephantitis) – Pictures, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment:
http://www.hxbenefit.com/elephantiasis-elephantitis-pictures-symptoms-causes-and-treatment.html#what-is-elephantitis-elephantiasis
“Elephantitis is the common term used for a disease that causes the inflammation and thickening of the skin and the tissues underlying the same."
What Causes Elephantiasis?:
http://www.wisegeek.org/what-causes-elephantiasis.htm
“Elephantiasis is a syndrome most often caused by an obstruction of the lymphatic vessels, which results in extreme swelling of the skin and tissues, typically in the lower trunk and body."
Facts About the Twins:
http://umm.edu/programs/conjoined-twins/facts-about-the-twins
“Births of conjoined twins, whose skin and internal organs are fused together, are rare. Conjoined twins occur once every 200,000 live births, and their survival is anything but assured."
Diseases And Conditions: Porphyria:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/porphyria/basics/definition/con-20028849
“Porphyria (poor-FEAR-e-uh) refers to a group of disorders that result from a buildup of natural chemicals that produce porphyrin in your body."
How Diseases Inspired Movie Monsters:
http://news.discovery.com/human/health/how-diseases-inspired-movie-monsters-141030.htm
“Terrifying tales of monstrous creatures such as the Wolfman, zombies, and Count Dracula originated from a poor understanding of medical maladies, according to a forensics expert."
Wolf Boy’s Hope:
http://nypost.com/2008/11/20/wolf-boys-hope
“It’s not easy being a preteen “wolf boy” – but scientists at Columbia University are confident they’ve finally found the silver bullet that can cure one."
'Werewolf' Gene May Explain Excess Hair Disorder:
http://www.livescience.com/14430-werewolf-disorder-gene-discovered-excess-hair.html
“Scientists have discovered a genetic mutation responsible for a disorder that causes people to sprout thick hair on their faces and bodies."
Hypertrichosis:
http://www.dermnetnz.org/hair-nails-sweat/hypertrichosis.html
“Hypertrichosis is excessive hair growth over and above the normal for the age, sex and race of an individual, in contrast to hirsutism, which is excess hair growth in women following a male distribution pattern."
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