Filariasis

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Disease caused by infestation of tissue with filariae.
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  • n. A disease common in tropical and subtropical countries resulting from infestation of the lymphatic system with nematode worms transmitted by mosquitoes: characterised by inflammation.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. the presence of filariae within the body of an organism; infection with filariae. It is mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
  • n. a disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues of the body causing blockage of lymphatic vessels. Death of the adult worms may lead to inflammation and permanent fibrosis; the condition may lead to serious symptoms, such as elephantiasis or blindness. See river blindness
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. Presence of Filaria in the blood-vessels and lymph-vessels: the underlying cause of elephantiasis.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. a disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues of the body causing blockage of lymphatic vessels
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    disease   
    Cross Reference
    elephantiasis   
    Variant
    river blindness   
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