Any of the parasitic nematode worms of superfamily Filarioidea that live in the blood of vertebrates and is transmitted by insects: the cause of filariasis.

plural of filaria

Any disease common in tropical and subtropical countries resulting from infestation of the lymphatic system with nematode worms of the superfamily Filarioidea, transmitted by mosquitoes: characterised by inflammation.

(medicine) Of or pertaining to the microscopic parasitic worms known as filaria, or an infestation thereof. / Straight, as if in a line.

plural of filariasis

(medicine) Of or relating to filaria.

plural of filariad

Any nematode of the genus Filaria.