"amoeboid" meaning in All languages combined

See amoeboid on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: ameboid [alternative, US], amœboid [alternative, dated]
Etymology: From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: amoeb- + -oid. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|amoeb|oid}} amoeb- + -oid Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} amoeboid (not comparable)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of an amoeba, particularly in having amoeboid movement. Tags: not-comparable Translations (Translations): ameboidalny (Polish), pełzakowaty (Polish)
    Sense id: en-amoeboid-en-adj-s3aGTGaj

Noun [English]

Forms: amoeboids [plural], ameboid [alternative, US], amœboid [alternative, dated]
Etymology: From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: amoeb- + -oid. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|amoeb|oid}} amoeb- + -oid Head templates: {{en-noun}} amoeboid (plural amoeboids)
  1. A single-celled organism that moves or feeds by amoeboid movement.
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Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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