Definition of amebic dysentery

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a·me·bic dysentery or a·moe·bic dysentery

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An acute disease caused by ingesting substances contaminated with the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica and characterized by severe diarrhea, nausea, and inflammation of the intestines.

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