FILARIASIS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

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

Categories: Disease

Synonyms

Filariasis

🔗 Related Words

filaria – A related word in the same word family.

iasis – A related word in the same word family.

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