amoebiasis

/ˌæməˈbiːəsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a disease caused by an infection with amoeba, particularly Entamoeba histolytica, characterized by dysentery and intestinal ulcers

“The patient was diagnosed with amoebiasis and began treatment immediately.”

Synonyms

  • amoebic dysentery
  • entamoebiasis