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Definition of "filarial" [fi•la•ri•al]

  • Of or pertaining to the microscopic parasitic worms known as filaria, or an infestation thereof. (adjective)

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Use "filarial" in a sentence
  • "Both conditions are known as filarial diseases in which the body is infected with parasitic worms."
  • "In their research, the boffins are working with parasites called filarial nematodes, which can cause conditions such as elephantiasis."
  • "February 8, 2008 at 9: 54 pm filarial all great movies! but you havent seen the diving bell and the butterfly have you .."