microfilaria [mahy-kroh-fi-lair -ee-uh ]
Word Origin
noun, plural mi·cro·fi·lar·i·ae [mahy-kroh-fi-lair -ee-ee] /ˌmaɪ kroʊ fɪˈlɛər iˌi/ the embryonic larva of the nematode parasite Filaria or of related genera, especially of those species that cause heartworm in dogs and elephantiasis in humans. Show More
Origin of microfilaria From
New Latin, dating back to
1875–80; see origin at
micro- ,
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British Dictionary definitions for microfilaria zoology the early larval stage of certain parasitic nematodes (filariae), found in the blood of infected individuals Show More
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microfilaria [mī′krō-fə-lâr′ ē-ə]
n. pl. mi•cro•fi•lar•i•ae (-ē-ē′ ) The minute larval form of a filarial worm. Show More
Related forms mi′cro•fi•lar′ i•al adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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