Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ameboid

Adjective

/əˈmiː.bɔɪd/

Definition

Resembling an amoeba, especially in form or movement.

Examples

The ameboid cells in the bloodstream play an important role in the immune response.
Some types of protozoa exhibit ameboid characteristics.
When observed under a microscope, the ameboid nature of the organism becomes evident.

Meaning

The term ‘ameboid’ refers to organisms or cells that have an irregular shape and move by extending and retracting parts of their cell membrane, much like an amoeba.