microfilaria

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The very small larva of a filarial worm.

Pronunciation

/ˌmaɪ.kɹə(ʊ).fɪˈlɛəɹi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊ.fəˈlɛɹi.ə/

Word forms

microfilaria microfilariae

Etymology

From micro- + filaria.

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