| amoebic dysentery 
 
 inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica;
 usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces;
 characterized by severe diarrhea
 • Syn:
 amebic dysentery
 • Hypernyms:
 amebiasis, amoebiasis, amebiosis, amoebiosis, dysentery
 
 
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