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

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filariasis

Using education and simple, low-cost methods, the Carter Center’s health initiatives addressed “neglected tropical diseases”: lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, schistosomiasis and malaria.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2024

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

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

The man, who was not identified, was diagnosed with lymphatic filariasis, which caused a fluid-filled sac caused a hydrocele to form around his testicle that then began to calcify, according to LiveScience.

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 Rennie Wilbur Doane