Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by filaria, especially a parasitic disease such as filariasis, caused by a worm of the genus Wuchereria

“The filarial infection was prevalent in rural areas where sanitation was poor.”

2. noun

a worm of the genus Wuchereria, especially Wuchereria bancrofti, that causes filariasis

“The filarial parasite was found in the blood of the infected patient.”