a·me·bic dysentery or a·moe·bic dysentery  (ə-mē'bĭk)  n. An acute disease caused by ingesting substances contaminated with the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica and characterized by severe diarrhea, nausea, and inflammation of the intestines. |
| amoebic dysentery n. Variant of amebic dysentery. |
| amoebic dysentery | |
noun | |
| inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea [syn: amebic dysentery] |