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Vocabulary Entry
filarial
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or caused by filariae, a type of parasitic worm.
Example Sentences
"The patient was diagnosed with a filarial infection."
"Filarial diseases can lead to severe health complications."
"Prevention of filarial infections is crucial in tropical regions."
N
noun
A type of parasitic worm, particularly those causing diseases like lymphatic filariasis.
Example Sentences
"The doctor explained how the filarial could affect the lymphatic system."
"Filarial larvae are typically transmitted by mosquito bites."
"Research is ongoing to find effective treatments for filarial infections."