adjective
- of, relating to, or caused by microfilariae (larval forms of parasitic filarial worms)
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in parasitology and tropical medicine
Examples
- The patient's microfilarial infection was detected through blood tests.
- Microfilarial density in the bloodstream varies throughout the day in some species.
- Treatment aims to reduce microfilarial loads and prevent transmission.
- The microfilarial stage is crucial in the life cycle of filarial parasites.
- Doctors monitored microfilarial levels to assess the effectiveness of the medication.