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amebic
Pertaining to, referring to, or of the nature of an ameba.
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amoebic, amebic
Relating to, resembling, or caused by amebas.
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“amebic”
An acute inflammation of the intestines which is usually caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces containing microscopic, single-celled, parasitic organisms; resulting in severe diarrhea: "The team of doctors developed a simple mechanism for the purification of water in an effort to diminsh and overcome the outbreak of amebic dysentery in the rural areas of the country."
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amebic gangrene
Extensive destruction of the skin surrounding a draining wound, following removal of an amebic abscess of the liver.
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amebic granulomatosis
A world-wide disease of goldfish; cause not definitely known; characterized by white nodules on the skin, visceral granulomata and ascites.
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amebic hepatitis
A diffuse inflammation of the liver secondary to amebic colitis.
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