filarial
IPA: fɪɫˈɛriʌɫ
adjective
- (medicine) Of or pertaining to the microscopic parasitic worms known as filaria, or an infestation thereof.
- Straight, as if in a line.
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Examples of "filarial" in Sentences
- Filarial parasites have been reported from this species.
- This allows a third stage filarial larvae to enter the bite wound.
- An anti filarial drug, such as diethylcarbamazine, may be prescribed.
- Filarial nematodes are a major focus of medical and scientific research.
- The final niche of a filarial nematode is characteristic of each species.
- DEC is an inhibitor of arachidonic acid metabolism in filarial microfilaria.
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