Meaning of the word ameba in English
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ameba
US /əˈmiː.bə/
UK /əˈmiː.bə/
Noun
1.
a single-celled protozoan that constantly changes its shape, moving by means of pseudopods. They are found in fresh or salt water, in soil, and as parasites in the bodies of animals.
Example:
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The ameba moved slowly across the microscope slide.
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Some types of ameba can cause diseases in humans.
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