How Do You Spell FILARIA?

Pronunciation: [fɪlˈe͡əɹi͡ə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "filaria" may seem confusing at first, but it's actually quite simple once you understand its pronunciation. The word is spelled "f-i-l-a-r-i-a" and pronounced /fɪˈlɛəriə/. The "f" at the beginning is pronounced as it is in the word "find", followed by the stressed "i" sound. The "a" in "filaria" is pronounced as the "a" in "father" and the final "ia" is pronounced "ee-uh". Filaria refers to a type of parasitic worm commonly found in tropical regions.

FILARIA Meaning and Definition

1. Filaria is a medical term referring to a parasitic infection caused by thread-like roundworms belonging to the Filarioidea superfamily. These worms are transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes, specifically those of the Anopheles, Aedes, and Culex genera. Once inside the human body, the filarial larvae travel through the bloodstream and lymphatic vessels, where they mature into adult worms.

   Filaria infections, also known as filariasis or elephantiasis, primarily affect tropical and subtropical regions, particularly areas with poor sanitation and limited access to healthcare. The disease manifests in different forms, including lymphatic filariasis, which affects the lymphatic system causing swelling of the limbs, breasts, and genitalia; and subcutaneous filariasis, where the worms migrate to the skin and cause intense itching and skin lesions.

   Symptoms of filaria can vary depending on the stage and type of infection, ranging from mild inflammation and fever to severe lymphedema and impaired immune response. Diagnosis typically involves detection of the parasite or its DNA in blood samples or by detecting microfilariae in specific fluids or tissues. Treatment options include anthelmintic drugs such as ivermectin and diethylcarbamazine to kill the adult worms or prevent the spread of microfilariae.

   Prevention and control measures focus on reducing exposure to filaria-infected mosquitoes through the use of insecticides, bed nets, and clothing that covers the body. Community-based programs may also distribute antiparasitic medications to at-risk populations to prevent the transmission and spread of the disease.

2. A genus of Nematoda the members of which live parasitically in the subcutaneous connective tissue and in the serous cavities.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for FILARIA

• dilaria
• cilaria
• vilaria
• gilaria
• tilaria
• rilaria
• fularia
• fjlaria
• fklaria
• folaria
• f9laria
• f8laria
• fikaria
• fiparia
• fioaria
• filzria
• filsria
• filwria
• fiaria
• fiharia

Etymology of FILARIA

The word "filaria" originates from Latin, specifically from the word "filum" meaning "thread". It is derived from the Greek term "fílos" which also means "thread". The term was coined to describe a group of thread-like parasitic nematodes that often infect humans and animals.

Similar spelling words for FILARIA

• filaree,
• filer,
• filler,
• filar,
• flare.

Plural form of FILARIA is FILARIAE