Associations to the word «Filariasis»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

FILARIASIS, noun. A disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues of the body causing blockage of lymphatic vessels.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats