noun
- Plural of amoebiasis; infections caused by parasitic amoebas, typically Entamoeba histolytica, affecting the intestines and sometimes the liver.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form
Examples
- Amoebiases are common in tropical and subtropical regions with poor sanitation.
- The doctor diagnosed multiple cases of amoebiases in the affected community.
- Travelers to endemic areas should take precautions to avoid amoebiases.
- Amoebiases can range from asymptomatic infections to severe dysentery.
- Treatment protocols for amoebiases depend on the severity and location of infection.