amoeboidism
|a-moe-boid-ism|
C2
/əˈmiːbɔɪdɪzəm/
amoeba-like behavior
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amoeboidism' originates from 'Greek', specifically the word 'amoibē', where 'amoibē' meant 'change'.
Historical Evolution
'amoibē' changed from 'Greek' word 'amoibē' and eventually became the modern English word 'amoeboidism'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'change or exchange', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a condition characterized by amoeba-like behavior'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition or state characterized by the presence or behavior of amoebas.
The scientist studied amoeboidism in the lab.
Synonyms
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