Loa loa

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Translingual

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Microfilaria of a Loa loa

Etymology

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From an African language, literally “worm worm”.

Proper noun

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Loa loa

  1. A taxonomic species within the family Onchocercidae – a filarial nematode capable of causing filariasis (loiasis), characteristically in the eyes.

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