Definition

A disease caused by the infection of the body with tiny worms called filariae, which can lead to swelling and other health problems.

Example

Filariasis is often transmitted through mosquito bites and can cause severe complications if left untreated.

Conversation

Have you heard about filariasis?

No, what is that?

It's a disease caused by tiny worms that can infest the tissues.

That sounds really serious; how is it treated?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Filariasis → It is formed from "filaria" (from Latin, meaning thread) and "-asis" (from Greek, meaning condition or state). The word describes a condition caused by thread-like parasitic worms known as filariae.

Memory Tip

Think of 'filaria' meaning thread, which helps you remember that filariasis is a condition related to thread-like worms.

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