amoeba
nounfemininetécnico/ɐˈmɛ.bɐ/medium
a·me·ba
Definition
A single-celled organism of the protozoan group, with no fixed shape, that moves and feeds via pseudopods.
The amoeba is a common example of a protozoan studied in biology.
Certain amoebas can cause diseases in humans.
Common collocations
parasitic amoebafree-living amoeba
Etymology
Do grego 'amoibē' (alteração, mudança), via latim científico.