FILARIA BANCROFTI
\fɪlˈe͡əɹi͡ə bˈankɹəftˌi], \fɪlˈeəɹiə bˈankɹəftˌi], \f_ɪ_l_ˈeə_ɹ_iə b_ˈa_n_k_ɹ_ə_f_t_ˌi]\
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A white threadlike worm which causes elephantiasis, lymphangitis, and chyluria by interfering with the lymphatic circulation. The microfilaria are found in the circulating blood and are carried by mosquitoes.
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