amebic liver abscess

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amebic liver abscess,

the abscess formed in hepatic amebiasis, resulting from liquefaction necrosis caused by entrance of Entamoeba histolytica into the portal circulation.

Parasitology An area of liquefaction necrosis in the liver due to amebic infection. See Amebiasis.

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