filariasis
Any disease common in tropical and subtropical countries resulting from infestation of…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
1 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
филяриато́зfiljariatóz
- a disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues of the body causing blockage of lymphatic vessels
Examples
1 sentencesLymphatic filariasis, more commonly known as elephantiasis, afflicts many of the world's most vulnerable communities.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From filaria + -iasis.From filaria + -iasis.
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Forms
plural: filariases| Singular | filariasis |
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irregular
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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