amoeba
nounfemininetécnico/ɐˈmiβɐ/medium
a·mi·ba
Definition
A single-celled protozoan of the genus Amoeba, with a variable shape, which moves and feeds by means of pseudopodia.
The amoeba is often studied in cell biology.
Some species of amoebas can cause diseases in humans.
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Common collocations
parasitic amoebafree-living amoebaamoeba infection
Etymology
Do latim científico 'Amoeba', do grego 'amoibḗ' (mudança).