amebocyte
|a-me-bo-cyte|
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/əˈmiːboʊˌsaɪt/
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/əˈmiːbəˌsaɪt/
amoeba-like cell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amebocyte' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amoibē,' where 'amoibē' meant 'change' or 'exchange.'
Historical Evolution
'amoibē' transformed into the modern English word 'amebocyte' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to cells that move like amoebas, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of cell found in the blood or tissues of invertebrates, especially those that move like an amoeba.
Amebocytes play a crucial role in the immune response of invertebrates.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/12 03:51