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dysentery
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/di.zẽ.tɨ.ˈɾi.ɐ/di·sen·te·ri·a
Definition
1An infectious intestinal disease, acute or chronic, characterized by diarrhea with mucus and blood, cramps, and tenesmus, caused by bacteria, amoebas, or other parasites.
Usage examples
“Dysentery was a major cause of death among soldiers in the trenches.”
“Amoebic dysentery is treated with specific antibiotics.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
amoebic dysenterybacillary dysenteryoutbreak of dysentery