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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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Meaning & usage

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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Where this word comes from

From filaria + -iasis.

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