Amoebous (Adjective)
Meaning
Pertaining to or resembling amoebae; "amoebic dysentery".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The amoebous cells in the patient's stool sample indicated the presence of a parasitic infection.
- The amoebous shape of the organism made it difficult to identify under the microscope.
- Amoebous dysentery is a common cause of diarrhea in travelers to developing countries.
- The amoebous nature of the disease made it challenging to develop an effective treatment.
- The amoebous cells were found to be highly adaptable and able to survive in a variety of environments.