hepatic amebiasis


he·pa·tic a·me·bi·a·sis

infection of the liver with Entamoeba histolytica; may occur with or without antecedent amebic dysentery.

he·pa·tic a·me·bi·a·sis

(he-patik ă-mē-bīă-sis) Liver infection with Entamoeba histolytica; may occur with or without antecedent amebic dysentery.

hepatic amebiasis

Infection of the liver by E. histolytica, resulting in hepatitis and abscess formation, and usually a sequel to amebic dysentery.See also: amebiasis