ameboidism

ameboidism
1. The performance of movements similar to those of an ameba. SYN: amebaism (1). 2. Denoting a condition sometimes seen in certain nerve cells.

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ame·boid·ism (ə-meґboid-iz-əm) a type of motility characteristic of amebae and certain other cells, occurring as a result of protrusion of pseudopods.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • ameboid — ameboidism, n. /euh mee boyd/, adj. Biol. resembling or related to amebas. Also, amoeboid. [AMEB(A) + OID] * * * …   Universalium

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