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amoebiasis

Pronunciation: /ˌamiːˈbʌɪəsɪs/
(US also amebiasis)
Definition of amoebiasis

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • infection with amoebas, especially as causing dysentery.

Origin:

early 20th century: from amoeba + -asis

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Definition of amoebiasis in the US English dictionary

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