Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by an amoeba or amoebas; especially, of or relating to amoebic dysentery, a disease caused by a protozoan amoeba.

“The amoebic infection was a common problem in rural areas without access to clean water.”

2. noun

a disease or condition caused by an amoeba or amoebas.

“The patient was diagnosed with amoebic dysentery after a long period of illness.”

3. adverb

in a manner characteristic of an amoeba or amoebas.

“The amoebic amoeba moved slowly and randomly across the petri dish.”