Filariasis

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounAny 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.

Synonyms

filariosis filiariasis elephantiasis parafiliariosis microfilaremia dirofilariasis microfilaraemia microfilariaemia fascioloidiasis microfilaridermia elephantitis fascioliasis

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