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Amoeba /Amoe·ba/ (ah-me´bah) a genus of amebae.
Amoeba A type of protozoa (one-celled animal) that can move or change its shape by extending projections of its cytoplasm. Mentioned in: Stool O & P Test amoeba ( n a Rhizopod protozoa that uses extensions of its cytoplasm, called pseudopodia, to move. Some varieties of amoebae are implicated in human infection. Also spelled ameba(s). Amoeba a genus of the subphylum Sarcodina. It is a single-celled mass of protoplasm which changes shape by extending cytoplasmic processes called pseudopodia by which it moves about and absorbs nutrients. The majority of amebae are free-living in soil and water. See also amebic. Amoeba Parasitology A genus of amebas of the order Amoebida amoeba Ameba An imprecise name for several types of free living unicellular phagocytic organisms; the pathogenic amebas have been reclassified as Entamoeba spp, Endolimax spp, and others How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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