NCIt definition : A genus of hematophagous parasitic nematodes in the superfamily Filarioidea. Species
in this genus are transmitted by gnats to humans and other vertebrates, producing
microfilariae in the blood or tissue fluids. They live as adults in deep connective
tissue or on membranes or visceral surfaces.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any nematode parasite that is not assigned to the species level but can be
assigned to the Dipetalonema genus level.;