Filarian

/fɪˈlɛːriən/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to filaria; showing the characteristics of filaria worms or filaria-related conditions.

Etymology

From 'filaria' with the adjectival suffix '-ian' (relating to), an alternative form to 'filarial' used in medical and scientific contexts.

Kelly Says

Filarian infections can live dormant in the human body for years, causing no symptoms until stress or other infections trigger the parasites to multiply and create severe inflammation.

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