amebic dysentery

Noun

Meaning

inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea

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Synonyms

amoebic dysentery black death thrush ringworm rubella hepatitis madness leprosy tetanus influenza diphtheria dysentery measles meningitis herpes
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Hypernyms

dysentery amoebiasis amebiasis amoebiosis amebiosis

Close letter words and terms

amebiasis amebic amebic colitis amebic enterocolitis amebic enteropathy amebicidal