Endamebic

/ˌɛndəˈmiːbɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, caused by, or affected by parasitic amoebae of the endameba genus.

Etymology

From endameba + -ic (adjective suffix). Used in medical terminology to describe endameba-related conditions.

Kelly Says

An 'endamebic infection' might seem exotic, but travelers to tropical regions contract these infections regularly—it's one of those diseases we consider exotic until we get it.

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