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A disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues of the body causing blockage of lymphatic vessels
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filariasis
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues of the body causing blockage of lymphatic vessels
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
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 Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Filariasis \Fil`a*ri"a*sis\, n. [NL.] (Zo["o]l., Med.) the presence of filariae within the body of an organism; infection with filariae. It is mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions. (Med.) a disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues ...
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Filariasis (or philariasis ) is a parasitic disease caused by an infection with roundworms of the Filarioidea type. These are spread by blood-feeding black flies and mosquitoes . This disease belongs to the group of diseases called helminthiases . Eight ...
Usage examples of filariasis.
It produces a condition called filariasis, also called elephantiasis, so called because the clogged lymph vessels stop the flow of lymph, causing the body behind the stoppage to swell.