filariasis

American  

[fil-uh-rahy-uh-sis] / ˌfɪl əˈraɪ ə sɪs /

noun

1. infection by filarial worms in the blood and lymph channels, lymph glands, and other tissues, the various species causing skin swellings, blindness, or elephantiasis if untreated.

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filariasis British  

/ ˌfɪləˈraɪəsɪs, fɪˌlɛərɪˈeɪsɪs /

noun

1. a disease common in tropical and subtropical countries resulting from infestation of the lymphatic system with the nematode worms Wuchereria bancrofti or Brugia malayi , transmitted by mosquitoes: characterized by inflammation and obstruction of the lymphatic vessels See also elephantiasis

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filariasis Scientific  

/ fĭl′ə-rī′ə-sĭs /

1. Any of various infections, often of the skin, eyes, and lymph nodes, caused by infestation of tissue with filariae.

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Etymology

Origin of filariasis

First recorded in 1875–80; filar(ia) + -iasis

Example Sentences

The country has managed to eliminate malaria, polio, leprosy, the tropical parasitic disease filariasis commonly known as elephantiasis, and most other vaccine-preventable diseases.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2022

In addition to Guinea worm, these are poliomyelitis, mumps, rubella, lymphatic filariasis, cysticercosis, measles, and yaws.

From Scientific American • Feb. 14, 2022

He was recognized by the World Health Organization for his work in the Cook Islands helping stamp out the tropical disease lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2020

A hydrocele typically forms in response to an infection or injury, but in this case, it was caused by lymphatic filariasis, which is caused by parasitic worms.

From Fox News • Jan. 14, 2020

Discusses Mosquitoes and malaria; yellow fever and filariasis.

From Insects and Diseases A Popular Account of the Way in Which Insects may Spread or Cause some of our Common Diseases by Doane, Rennie Wilbur