entamebic

/ɛntəˈmeɪbɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by Entamoeba, a genus of parasitic amoebae.

“The entamebic infection required immediate medical attention.”

2. noun

A member of the genus Entamoeba, especially one that causes disease in humans.

“The entamebic cysts were found in the patient’s stool sample.”

Synonyms

  • amebic
  • amoebic

Antonyms

  • nonparasitic
  • nonpathogenic