amoebiasis

Definitions of amoebiasis
  1. noun
    infection by a disease-causing ameba
    synonyms: amebiasis, amebiosis, amoebiosis
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    types:
    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
    type of:
    protozoal infection
    any infection caused by a protozoan
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