Endamoeba histolytica, also known as Entamoeba histolytica, is a parasitic amoeba that causes the disease amoebiasis. Other synonyms for Endamoeba histolytica include:
1. Amoeba dysenteriae: This name refers to the dysentery caused by the parasite.
2. Entamoeba coli: This is a non-pathogenic species of Entamoeba that is often confused with E. histolytica.
3. Entamoeba dispar: This is another non-pathogenic species of Entamoeba that is genetically similar to E. histolytica.
4. Entamoeba moshkovskii: This is a species of Entamoeba that is found in the human gut and can also be mistaken for E. histolytica.