Filariasis Definition & Meaning

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

"Filariasis" in song lyrics

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  • "incubation period lymphatic filariasis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "lymphatic filariasis"
    AOL — AOL

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