Filariae

/fɪˈlɛːriːiː/ noun

Definition

Plural of filaria; multiple parasitic thread-like nematode worms.

Etymology

The Latin plural form of 'filaria,' using the classical '-ae' ending used in scientific naming conventions.

Kelly Says

When filariae are studied under microscopes, their movement resembles swimming snakes—scientists can identify different species by their exact tail shapes, making parasitology as detailed as fingerprint analysis.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.