noun
- Plural of endamoeba; parasitic amoebas that live within the intestines or tissues of hosts, particularly referring to species of the genus Entamoeba.
Usage: medical/scientific term; plural form; also spelled endamebae
Examples
- The laboratory identified endamoebae in the patient's stool sample.
- Endamoebae infections are common in regions with poor sanitation.
- The researcher studied how endamoebae invade the intestinal wall.
- Microscopic examination revealed the presence of endamoebae cysts.
- Travelers to tropical areas should be screened for endamoebae infections.