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Filariid

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A parasitic worm belonging to the family Filariidae, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions. Filariids commonly infect humans and other animals and can cause various diseases, such as elephantiasis.

Example sentence: The filariid worm larvae were detected in the patient's blood sample, confirming the presence of filariasis.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of filariids.

Example sentence: The researchers conducted a filariid study to investigate the prevalence of the parasite in the local population.

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