filariasis

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Synonyms: filariases, filariosis

Antonyms: filariases, filariosis

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Noun

1. 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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