Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > O Synonyms of onchocerciasis Find synonyms for: Noun 1. onchocerciasis, river blindness, infestation usage: infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of onchocerciasis (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: anichean Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language