Medical Definition of Amebic dysentery
Amebic dysentery: Inflammation of the intestine due to infection with the ameba Entamoeba histolytica. Amebic dysentery can be accompanied by amebic infection of the liver and other organs.
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Last Editorial Review: 6/9/2016
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