A genus of filarial worms parasitic in man, now considered part of the genus Mansonella. ... Origin: acantho-+ G. Cheilos, lip, + nema, thread ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ă-kan′thō-kī-lō-nē′mă Definitions: 1. A genus of filarial worms parasitic in humans, now considered part of the genus Mansonella.