/ˌæmɪˈbiɔɪd/ i AM-ee-boyd

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling an amoeba, especially in having a shapeless or constantly changing body

“The amoeboid cells were observed under the microscope.”

2. noun

a cell or organism that is amoeboid in shape or movement

“The amoeboid organisms in the pond were studied by the biologists.”

3. noun

a cell shape or type of movement characterized by the extension of pseudopodia

“The amoeboid type of movement is a key feature of certain types of cells.”