'Filariasis' definitions:
Definition of 'filariasis'
(from WordNet)
noun
A disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues of the body causing blockage of lymphatic vessels
Definition of 'Filariasis'
From: GCIDE
- Filariasis \Fil`a*ri"a*sis\, n. [NL.]
- 1. (Zool., Med.) the presence of filariae within the body of an organism; infection with filariae. It is mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions. [Webster 1913 Suppl. PJC]
- 2. (Med.) a disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues of the body causing blockage of lymphatic vessels. Death of the adult worms may lead to inflammation and permanent fibrosis; the condition may lead to serious symptoms, such as elephantiasis or blindness. See {river blindness} [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]