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amebiasis
noun
am·e·bi·a·sis
ˌa-mi-ˈbī-ə-səs
variants
or amoebiasis
plural amebiases
ˌa-mi-ˈbī-ə-ˌsēz
: infection with or disease caused by amoebas (especially Entamoeba histolytica)
Examples of amebiasis in a Sentence
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Other possible causes include necrotizing fasciitis, chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum, anogenital cutaneous amebiasis, cancer, or a belt sander.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2021
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Amebiasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amebiasis. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
amebiasis
noun
am·e·bi·a·sis
ˌam-i-ˈbī-ə-səs
plural amebiases
-ˈbī-ə-ˌsēz
: infection with or disease caused by amoebas
Medical Definition
amebiasis
noun
am·e·bi·a·sis
variants
or amoebiasis
plural amebiases
-ˌsēz
: infection with or disease caused by amoebas (especially Entamoeba histolytica)
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