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amebic dysentery

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of amebic dysentery

First recorded in 1890–95

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The State Department of Health promptly cleaned the place up so efficiently that by last week only one active case of amebic dysentery remained.

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Flypaper hung over the operating table, amebic dysentery was rampant, and blood for transfusions was in short supply.

From Time Magazine Archive

By adroit soft-pedaling Dr. Bundesen weathered the scandal surrounding Chicago's amebic dysentery epidemic during the 1933 Century of Progress.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week became known the names of four lumber company executives who died of amebic dysentery following a trade convention in Chicago last June: President Wells Blanchard, Blanchard Lumber Co.,

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Emetin, the active principle of ipecac, which has been successfully used in amebic dysentery, is now employed in the treatment of this trouble.

From How to Live Rules for Healthful Living Based on Modern Science by Fisher, Irving

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