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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

amoeboid en · ADJ

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Resembling or characteristic of an amoeba, particularly in having amoeboid movement.

Forms

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amœboid alternative, dated lexicographic
ameboid US, alternative lexicographic

Translations (2)

pl ameboidalny (Translations) · pl pełzakowaty (Translations)

wikipedia: classical compound · wikipedia: international scientific vocabulary

amoeboid en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

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

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
amœboid alternative, dated lexicographic
ameboid US, alternative lexicographic
amoeboids Number=Plur lexicographic

wikipedia: classical compound · wikipedia: international scientific vocabulary