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amoebiosis

amoebiosis

9.9
An infection of the intestines caused by amoebas
  • noun
  • /əˌmiːbiˈoʊsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : amoebiosis
  • The doctor diagnosed him with amoebiosis after the lab tests confirmed the infection.

Examples

  • Many travelers suffer from amoebiosis after visiting tropical regions.

  • Untreated amoebiosis can lead to severe complications in some patients.

  • Proper hygiene is essential to prevent amoebiosis in areas with unsafe drinking water.

  • He was diagnosed with amoebiosis last week.

  • Proper hygiene is essential to prevent amoebiosis in areas with unsafe drinking water.

  • The doctor diagnosed him with amoebiosis after the lab tests confirmed the infection.

  • Many travelers suffer from amoebiosis after visiting tropical regions.

Synonyms

amebiasis
vsamoebiosis
  • Specialized
1 9.9

An infection by tiny germs called amoebas that causes diarrhea and stomach pain

focuses on infection itself rather than describing common symptoms
amebic dysentery
vsamoebiosis
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A serious infection in the intestines caused by a parasite, causing severe diarrhea and often blood in the stool

refers more broadly to infections, not only severe bloody intestinal cases
amebiosis
vsamoebiosis
  • Specialized
9.9

An infection caused by tiny one-celled amoebae that makes the stomach hurt

has identical meaning but uses an alternative spelling with an o

How Severe

amoebiosis
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

amoebiosis singular
amoebioses plural

Morphology

amoebiosis = amoeba (semi-transparent) = amoeb + iosis

The suffix '-iosis' indicates a disease or condition, but the specific context of infection by amoebae may not be immediately clear to all learners.

Etymology

Amoebiosis comes from amoeba, a tiny single-celled creature that can 'change' shape, and the ending -osis, which means 'disease' or 'condition'. So, amoebiosis is the illness caused by these amoebae, often an infection of the intestines.