Relating to, caused by, or containing amoebas; used to describe diseases or conditions involving amoebic infection.
From ameba (Greek amoibē 'change') + -ic (adjectival suffix meaning 'of or pertaining to'). The standard English adjective form for amoeba-related phenomena.
Amebic dysentery is particularly nasty because amoebas don't just cause diarrhea—they can invade your liver and other organs, which is why this word appears in medical warnings about drinking untreated water abroad.
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