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Amebiasis

Infectious DiseaseGastroenterologyImportant

Intestinal infection caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica, ranging from asymptomatic colonization to dysentery and hepatic abscess.

Korean

아메바증

이질 아메바(Entamoeba histolytica) 감염에 의한 장 질환; 이질 또는 간 농양을 일으킬 수 있음.

French

Amibiase

Infection intestinale causée par Entamoeba histolytica ; peut provoquer une dysenterie ou un abcès hépatique.

Word parts

  • -iasisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition, infestation

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