filariform

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fi·lar·i·form (f

-lâr

-fôrm

)

adj.

1. Resembling filariae or other types of small nematode worms.

2. Thin or hairlike.

Filariform

Threadlike in appearance, like the infectious stage of the threadworm larva.

Mentioned in: Threadworm Infection

filariform

[filer′ifôrm]

pertaining to a structure or organism that is threadlike.

filariform [fĭ-lār´ĭ-form]

resembling filariae; threadlike.

filariform

resembling filariae; threadlike.

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