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

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras