Sentence example with the word 'filariasis'

filariasis

Definition n. a disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues of the body causing blockage of lymphatic vessels

Last update: July 28, 2015


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Filariasis: a disease caused by the presence of minute worms or Filaria, transmitted by mosquitoes.   [Please select]

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{Scanner's comment: Nowadays it is known that many kinds of filariasis are transmitted by other species of flies, in particular Simuliidae and Tabanidae} Filate: Diptera; antennae that are simple, without lateral hair or dilation: thread-like.   [Please select]

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