Filariasis
Translation of "filariasis" into Russian
filariasis
NounUK
/ˌfɪləˈraɪəsɪs/
US
/ˌfɪləˈraɪəsɪs/
filariasis
filariases pl
Filariasis is a tropical disease caused by parasitic worms.
Филяриатоз - это тропическое заболевание, вызванное паразитическими червями.
Definitions
filariasis
NounUK
/ˌfɪləˈraɪəsɪs/
US
/ˌfɪləˈraɪəsɪs/
A tropical disease caused by the presence of filarial worms, especially in the lymphatic system, transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by inflammation and swelling.
The patient was diagnosed with filariasis after presenting symptoms of severe swelling in the limbs.
filariasis
AdjectiveUK
/ˌfɪləˈraɪəsɪs/
US
/ˌfɪləˈraɪəsɪs/
Relating to or associated with filariasis.
Several filariasis control measures were introduced in the region.