amebic dysentery

noun

, Pathology.

1. a type of dysentery caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica, characterized especially by ulceration of the large intestine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amebic dysentery¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

After brief periods in Uganda and Kenya, he was sent back to England at 12 when he suffered a bout of amebic dysentery.

From New York Times

They were most interested in comparing notes with their Latin-American colleagues on such tropical diseases as amebic dysentery and sprue* which have lately been increasing in the U. S. Feted in every port, they got their biggest reception in Venezuela.

From Time Magazine Archive

Had the U. S. been informed two months ago that Chicago was suffering an outbreak of amebic dysentery, a good many people might have stayed away from the city, with consequent loss to its Fair, hotels and restaurants.

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Amebic dysentery is a disease of uncleanliness.

From Time Magazine Archive

Chicago ordinarily has one or two cases of amebic dysentery a month.

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