amoebiasis

am·oe·bi·a·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-uh-bahy-uh-sis]
- /ˌæm əˈbaɪ ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-uh-bahy-uh-sis]
- /ˌæm əˈbaɪ ə sɪs/

Definitions of amoebiasis word

noun amoebiasis infection, esp of the intestines, caused by the parasitic amoeba Endamoeba histolytica 3
abbreviation AMOEBIASIS amebiasis 3
noun amoebiasis infection with Entamoeba histolytica or other pathogenic ameba. 1
noun amoebiasis amebic dysentery. 1
noun amoebiasis (medicine) An infectious disease caused by the parasitic protozoan Entamoeba histolytica; amoebic dysentery. 1

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Origin of amoebiasis

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; ameb(a) + -iasis

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Parts of speech for Amoebiasis

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amoebiasis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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