amoebic dysentery

Definitions of amoebic dysentery
  1. noun
    inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea
    synonyms: amebic dysentery
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    dysentery
    an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea
    amebiasis, amebiosis, amoebiasis, amoebiosis
    infection by a disease-causing ameba
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