noun
- the larval stage of certain parasitic worms that circulate in the blood or lymphatic system of infected hosts
Usage: medical; parasitology
Examples
- The blood test revealed microfilariae in the patient’s sample.
- Microfilariae are transmitted to humans through mosquito bites.
- The presence of microfilariae indicates an active filarial infection.
- Laboratory technicians examined the blood smear for microfilariae.
- Treatment aims to eliminate adult worms and reduce microfilariae levels.
- Microfilariae can be detected using specialized staining techniques.