amoebiasis

noun

Meaning

An infection of the intestines caused by the microscopic parasite Entamoeba histolytica.

Examples

Public health officials issued a warning about contaminated water sources to prevent the spread of amoebiasis.
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's confirmed case of amoebiasis.

Synonyms: amoebic dysentery, intestinal infection, parasitic infection, entamoebosis

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amoebiasis

noun

Pronunciation: ˌæm.iˈbaɪ.ə.sɪs

Definition

An infection of the intestines caused by the microscopic parasite Entamoeba histolytica.

Examples

Public health officials issued a warning about contaminated water sources to prevent the spread of amoebiasis.
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's confirmed case of amoebiasis.

Synonyms of amoebiasis

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