Definition of Amoebiasis

1. Noun. Infection by a disease-causing ameba.

Exact synonyms: Amebiasis, Amebiosis, Amoebiosis
Specialized synonyms: Amebic Dysentery, Amoebic Dysentery
Generic synonyms: Protozoal Infection

Definition of Amoebiasis

1. [n -BIASES]

Medical Definition of Amoebiasis

1. An infection with the protozoan, Entamoeba histolytica occurs worldwide in areas of poor sanitation. Amoebae inhabit the large intestine, where they cause ulcers and inflammation which can mimic ulcerative colitis. Amoebae can rarely develop in the liver and present as a liver abscess. Symptoms include anorexia, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Diagnosis is by stool testing. (05 Feb 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amoebiasis

amoebaism
amoeban
amoebas
Amoeba buccalis
Amoeba coli
Amoeba dentalis
Amoeba dysenteriae
Amoeba histolytica
Amoeba meleagridis
Amoeba proteus
amoebea
amoebean
amoebian
amoebiases
amoebiasis (current term)
amoebiasis (current term)
amoebiasis cutis
amoebic
amoebic
amoebicidal
amoebicide
amoebic abscess
amoebic colitis
amoebic dysentery
amoebic dysentery
amoebic granuloma
amoebic vaginitis
amoebida
Amoebida
amoebiform

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