adjective
- of, relating to, or caused by filariae (parasitic worms that live in the blood or tissues of humans and animals)
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in medical and tropical disease contexts
Examples
- Filarial infections are transmitted to humans through mosquito bites in tropical regions.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a filarial disease after blood tests revealed parasitic worms.
- Filarial worms can cause lymphedema and other serious complications if left untreated.
- Public health campaigns in endemic areas focus on preventing filarial transmission.
- The filarial parasite has a complex life cycle involving both human and insect hosts.