Ameban

/əˈmiːbən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or caused by amoebas; an alternative form of amebic.

Etymology

From ameba (Greek amoibē 'change') + -an (adjectival suffix). A less common variant of the more standard amebic.

Kelly Says

Different scientific disciplines sometimes prefer different adjective forms for the same thing—ameban is rare, while amebic dominates, showing how even scientists have fashions in word usage.

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