amebic abscess

  • 1amebic abscess — n a specific purulent invasive lesion commonly of the liver caused by parasitic amebas (esp. Entamoeba histolytica) * * * an abscess seen in amebiasis, usually in the liver but sometimes in the lungs, spleen, or brain …

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  • 2amebic abscess — noun : a specific purulent invasive lesion commonly of the liver caused by parasitic amoebas especially of the common species (Endamoeba histolytica) …

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  • 3amebic pericarditis — pericardial inflammation occurring as a result of rupture of an amebic abscess of the liver through the diaphragm …

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  • 4Abscess — A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some examples of abscesses: {{}}A skin abscess is better known as a common boil; A peritonsillar abscess is a persistent collection of pus behind the tonsils; and A perianal… …

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  • 5amebic liver abscess — the abscess formed in hepatic amebiasis, resulting from liquefaction necrosis due to entrance of Entamoeba histolytica into the portal circulation …

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  • 6Absceso hepático — Corte de un hígado con un absceso amebiano Clasificación y recursos externos …

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  • 7ALA — • amebic liver abscess; • American Laryngological Association; • American Lung Association; • aminolevulinate, aminolevulinic acid; • axiolabial …

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  • 8Meningoencephalitis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 G04 ICD 9 323.9 …

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  • 9Dysentery — ICD 10 A03.9, A06.0, A07.9 ICD 9 004 …

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  • 10Amoebiasis — Amoebiasis, or Amebiasis is caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica .cite book | author = Ryan KJ, Ray CG (editors) | title = Sherris Medical Microbiology | edition = 4th ed. | publisher = McGraw Hill | year = 2004 | pages=733 8 | isbn =… …

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