Relating to, caused by, or affected by amoebas, especially in a medical or pathological context.
From 'amoeba' plus the adjective suffix '-ic'. This medical adjective has been in use since amoebas were discovered and identified as disease-causing organisms.
Amoebic dysentery is sometimes called 'traveler's revenge' because people visiting tropical areas often contract it from contaminated water or food—it's one of the oldest known parasitic diseases, mentioned in ancient Egyptian medical texts.
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