1. A parasitic roundworm of the family Filariidae, which causes filariasis in humans and animals.
Usage: medical/scientific term; usually used in plural form 'filariids'

1. Of, relating to, or caused by filariid worms or filariasis.
Usage: medical/scientific term

Examples

• Filariids are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
• The doctor diagnosed the patient with a filariid infection after blood tests.
• Several filariid species are responsible for lymphatic filariasis in tropical regions.
• Filariid worms can live in the human body for many years.
• Public health programs aim to eliminate filariid parasites in endemic areas.
• The filariid disease affects millions of people in Africa and Asia.