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amoeba

/ˈeɪmiːbə/ noun · British & US
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What does amoeba mean?

noun

A single-celled microorganism that is typically rounded or oval in shape and has a flexible membrane surrounding a fluid-filled body. It is a type of protist.

Example

"The amoeba was observed under a microscope, its shape changing as it moved."

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