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filariasis definition

fila·ria·sis (fil′ə rī′ə sis)

noun

a disease caused by filarial worms transmitted by mosquitoes: the worms invade lymphatic vessels and lymphoid tissue, causing chronic swelling of the lower extremities and other parts of the body

Etymology: ModL: see filaria

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