filariasis
noun
fil·a·ri·a·sis
ˌfi-lə-ˈrī-ə-səs 
plural filariases
ˌfi-lə-ˈrī-ə-ˌsēz
: infestation with or disease caused by filariae
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Ancient foes Lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis are centuries-old afflictions.
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Philip Budge,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
Brazil and Timor Leste eliminated lymphatic filariasis, the disfiguring parasite that causes a condition commonly known as elephantiasis.
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Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
30 Dec. 2024
Besides democracy promotion and conflict resolution, the center has also long been involved in several global health programs, including fighting Guinea worm, river blindness, trachoma, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis and malaria.
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Tal Axelrod,
ABC News,
29 Dec. 2024
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Philip Budge,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
Brazil and Timor Leste eliminated lymphatic filariasis, the disfiguring parasite that causes a condition commonly known as elephantiasis.
—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
30 Dec. 2024
Besides democracy promotion and conflict resolution, the center has also long been involved in several global health programs, including fighting Guinea worm, river blindness, trachoma, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis and malaria.
—
Tal Axelrod,
ABC News,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Filariasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filariasis. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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