home/medterms medical dictionary a-z list / ameba definition

Medical Definition of Ameba

Ameba: A single-celled, protozoan organism that constantly changes shape. Amebae can infect the bowels, causing diarrhea. They can also infect the liver, causing abscesses to form.

CONTINUE SCROLLING OR CLICK HERE FOR RELATED SLIDESHOW

QUESTION

Pancreatitis is inflammation of an organ in the abdomen called the pancreas. See Answer

Health Solutions From Our Sponsors

Reviewed on 12/27/2018