noun
amoebiasis
Amoebiasis (noun) means an illness caused by amoebas living in the body.
noun
1
An illness caused by amoebas living in the body.
2
One of several diseases caused by amoebae, in particular a specific infectious illness.
3
One of a number of diseases caused by amoebae, especially one common illness.
4
An infectious illness caused by a parasite called Entamoeba histolytica, also known as amoebic dysentery.
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Etymology
Formed from international scientific vocabulary, reflecting the New Latin combining forms amoeb- and -iasis.
Synonyms
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amebiosis
amebiasis
amoebiosis
Rhymes for amoebiasis
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What is the meaning of amoebiasis?
"amoebiasis" (noun) means an illness caused by amoebas living in the body.
What is another word for amoebiasis?
Other words for "amoebiasis" include amebiosis, amebiasis, amoebiosis.
What are the different meanings of amoebiasis?
"amoebiasis" has 3 main meanings: 1. An illness caused by amoebas living in the body; 2. One of several diseases caused by amoebae, in particular a specific infectious illness; 3. One of a number of diseases caused by amoebae, especially one common illness.
