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amoeba

UK/əˈmiːbə/ US/ʌˈmibʌ/ rare slang

noun

1.

naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion

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Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀμοιβή (amoibḗ, “change”), referring to constantly changing shape of these organisms.

Phrases

  • amoebic dysentery

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