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1. (n.) ameba
any of numerous one-celled aquatic or parasitic protozoa of the order Amoebida, having a jellylike mass of cytoplasm that forms temporary pseudopodia, by which the organism moves and engulfs food particles.
2. ameba
a protozoan of the genus Amoeba, inhabiting bottom vegetation of freshwater ponds and streams: used widely in laboratory studies.
Etymology: (1875–80; < NL amoeba < Gk amoibē change, alteration, n. der. of ameíbein to exchange)
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1. (noun) ameba, amoeba
naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion
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