Microfilaria (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural mi·cro·fi·lar·i·ae [mahy-kroh-fi-lair-ee-ee]. /ˌmaɪ kroʊ fɪˈlɛər iˌi/.
  1. the embryonic larva of the nematode parasite Filaria or of related genera, especially of those species that cause heartworm in dogs and elephantiasis in humans.
noun plural -iae (-ɪˌiː)
  1. the early larval stage of certain parasitic nematodes (filariae), found in the blood of infected individuals
Microfilaria (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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