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Amoebic
Amoebic (pronunciation: /əˈmiːbɪk/) is an adjective that refers to anything related to or caused by amoebae, a group of single-celled organisms, some of which can cause disease in humans and other animals.
Etymology
The term "amoebic" is derived from the Greek word "amoibe", which means change. This is in reference to the constantly changing shape of amoebae due to their lack of a rigid cell wall.
Related Terms
- Amoebiasis: An infection caused by an amoeba, particularly the species Entamoeba histolytica. It is most commonly associated with the gastrointestinal tract but can affect other areas of the body.
- Amoebocyte: A mobile cell (moving like an amoeba) in the body of invertebrates including echinoderms and sponges.
- Amoeboid movement: The type of movement exhibited by amoebae, characterized by the formation and retraction of pseudopods.
- Amoebic dysentery: A type of dysentery caused by infection with Entamoeba histolytica.
- Amoebic liver abscess: A collection of pus in the liver due to a parasitic infection, most commonly amoebiasis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amoebic
- Wikipedia's article - Amoebic
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