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.
Synonyms
- amoebic
- amorphous
- blobby
- formless