noun
- an infection of the intestines caused by amoebas, typically resulting in severe diarrhea
Usage: medical
Examples
- The traveler contracted amoebiasis after drinking contaminated water.
- Amoebiasis is more common in tropical regions with poor sanitation.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the patient’s amoebiasis.
- Symptoms of amoebiasis include stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea.
- Proper hygiene can help prevent amoebiasis infection.
- The outbreak of amoebiasis was traced to a contaminated well.