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Microfilariae The larvae and infective form of filarial worms. Mentioned in: Filariasis microfilaria [mī′krōfiler′ē·ə] pl. microfilariae Etymology: Gk, mikros + L, filum, thread the prelarval form of any filarial worm. Certain blood-sucking insects ingest these forms from an infected host, and the microfilariae then develop in the body of the insect and become infective larvae. See also filariasis, loiasis, onchocerciasis, Wuchereria. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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