Meaning of the word amebiasis in English

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amebiasis

US /ˌæm.əˈbaɪ.ə.sɪs/
UK /ˌæm.əˈbaɪ.ə.sɪs/

Noun

an infection of the intestines caused by an amoeba, typically transmitted by contaminated food or water, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.

Example:
The traveler contracted amebiasis after drinking untreated water.
Symptoms of amebiasis can range from mild diarrhea to severe dysentery.