See Also: Amebic colitis(health)
Amebic dysentery(health)
dysentery, amebic(medicine)
Colitis, amebic(health)
Dysentery, amebic(health)
liver abscess, amebic(medicine)
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Amebic dysentery (health) and Basis (finance)


Amebic dysentery (health)


"Dysentery (inflammation of the intestine) with ulcers in the colon due to infection with an ameba (Entamoeba histolytica). This single-celled parasite is transmitted to humans via contaminated water and Food. Amebic dysentery can be accompanied by amebic infection of the liver and Other organs. ""Ameba"" is from the Greek ""amoibe"" meaning ""change"" because amebae constantly change shape. ""Dysentery"" is composed of the Greek ""dys-"" meaning ""abnormal or painful"" + ""enteron"" meaning ""intestine"" = abnormal or painful intestine. "





Basis (finance)


The price an investor pays for a Security plus any out-of-pocket expenses. It is used to determine capital gains or losses for tax purposes when the stock is sold.