am·e·bi·a·sis also am·oe·bi·a·sis ( m  -b  -s s)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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| Noun | 1. | amebiasis - infection by a disease-causing ameba 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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