filariasis

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noun
Definitions
  • 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.

Etymology

Suffix from English filaria.

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English

filaria

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