filariases

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A form of filariasis — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of filariasis

Origin

filaria + -iases

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APA

filariases. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/filariases

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“filariases.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/filariases. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “filariases,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/filariases.

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