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filariasis

fil·a·ri·a·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fil-uh-rahy-uh-sis]
    • /ˌfɪl əˈraɪ ə sɪs/
    • /fˌɪlɑːrɪˈɑːsiz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fil-uh-rahy-uh-sis]
    • /ˌfɪl əˈraɪ ə sɪs/

Definitions of filariasis word

  • noun filariasis infection by filarial worms in the blood and lymph channels, lymph glands, and other tissues, the various species causing skin swellings, blindness, or elephantiasis if untreated. 1
  • noun filariasis A tropical disease caused by the presence of filarial worms, especially in the lymph vessels where heavy infestation can result in elephantiasis. 1
  • noun filariasis a disease common in tropical and subtropical countries resulting from infestation of the lymphatic system with the nematode worms Wuchereria bancrofti or Brugia malayi, transmitted by mosquitoes: characterized by inflammation and obstruction of the lymphatic vessels 0
  • noun filariasis 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 0
  • noun filariasis A disease common in tropical and subtropical countries resulting from infestation of the lymphatic system with nematode worms transmitted by mosquitoes: characterised by inflammation. 0

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Origin of filariasis

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; filar(ia) + -iasis

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Parts of speech for Filariasis

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filariasis popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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