Filariasis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Filariasis is a noun meaning Any disease common in tropical and subtropical countries resulting from infestation of the lymphatic system with nematode worms of the superfamily Filarioidea, transmitted by mosquitoes, characterised by inflammation.
Meaning
Any disease common in tropical and subtropical countries resulting from infestation of the lymphatic system with nematode worms of the superfamily Filarioidea, transmitted by mosquitoes, characterised by inflammation.
Word Forms
- filariases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include filariosis, filiariasis, elephantiasis, parafiliariosis, microfilaremia, dirofilariasis.
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