loiasis

/loɪˈɑːsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A parasitic disease caused by the Loa loa filarial worm.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with loiasis after examining the symptoms.”

2. noun

The disease caused by the Loa loa filarial worm.

“The patient was treated for loiasis at the local hospital.”

Synonyms

  • loa infection
  • loa loa filariasis