amoeboid

See also: amœboid

English

Alternative forms

• ameboid (US)
• amœboid (dated)

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: amoeb- +‎ -oid.

Adjective

amoeboid (comparative more amoeboid, superlative most amoeboid)

1. Resembling or characteristic of an amoeba, particularly in having amoeboid movement.

Translations

Translations

• Polish: ameboidalny (pl), pełzakowaty

Noun

amoeboid (plural amoeboids)

1. A single-celled organism that moves or feeds by amoeboid movement.