amebic

/əˈmɛbɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by amoebas

“The amebic infection was diagnosed after weeks of suffering”

2. noun

an amoeba or an organism infected by an amoeba

“The doctor examined the amebic cysts under the microscope”

3. noun

a disease caused by amoebas, especially amebiasis

“The patient was hospitalized due to an amebic infection”

Synonyms

  • amoebic
  • amoeboid

Antonyms

  • bacterial
  • fungal