shigellosis

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shig·el·lo·sis

(shĭg′ə-lō′sĭs)

n. pl. shig·el·lo·ses (-sēz)

Dysentery caused by any of various species of shigellae, occurring most frequently in areas where poor sanitation and malnutrition are prevalent and commonly affecting children and infants.

shigellosis

(ˌʃɪɡəˈləʊsɪs)

a disease or dysentery caused by shigella bacteria and common in areas of poor sanitation and malnutrition

shig•el•lo•sis

(ˌʃɪg əˈloʊ sɪs)

n.

dysentery caused by shigellae.

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Noun

shigellosis - an acute infection of the intestine by shigella bacteria; characterized by diarrhea and fever and abdominal pains

bacillary dysentery

dysentery - an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea

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shig·el·lo·sis

n. sigaela, disenteria bacilar.

shigellosis

n shigelosis f

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