Definitions

1. noun

A genus of nematode parasitic worms, transmitted by mosquitoes, that cause filariasis.

“The research focused on the effects of wuchereria on the human population in tropical regions.”

2. noun

A species of filarial worm, Wuchereria bancrofti, which is a significant cause of lymphatic filariasis.

“The disease caused by the wuchereria parasite was widespread in the rural areas of the country.”