amoebiasis
/ˌæmɪˈbaɪəsɪs/
noun
- An infection of the intestines caused by a type of amoeba, often resulting in diarrhea and stomach pain.
- Symptoms of amoebiasis include abdominal cramps and frequent loose stools.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with amoebiasis after examining a stool sample.
- Travelers to tropical regions should be aware of the risk of amoebiasis from contaminated water.