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amebism
1. The ability to move by cytoplasmic streaming and the formation of pseudopodia, as in ameba.
2. Infection by amebas; amebiasis.
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amoebiasis, amebiasis; amebiosis, amebism; amebiosis
1. An infection or disease caused by pathogenic amebas; especially, Entamoeba histolytica.
2. Amoebae, or amebae, inhabit the large intestine, where they cause ulcers and inflammation which can mimic ulcerative colitis.
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