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amebiasis

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am·e·bi·a·sis also am·oe·bi·a·sis  (m-b-ss)
n.
An infection or a disease caused by amoebas, especially Entamoeba histolytica.
amebiasis also amoebiasis  (m-b-ss)
An infection or disease caused by amoebas, especially of the species Entamoeba histolytica, characterized by dysentery.
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Noun1.amebiasis - infection by a disease-causing ameba
amebiosis, amoebiasis, amoebiosis
amebic dysentery, amoebic dysentery - inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea
protozoal infection - any infection caused by a protozoan


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