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From taxonomic name Dientamoeba + -iasis.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A condition caused by infection with Dientamoeba fragilis, a gastrointestinal parasite, leading to diarrhea, abdominal pain, and failure to thrive in children. Full definition →
From taxonomic name Dientamoeba + -iasis.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.