Amoebaean

/ˌæmoʊˈbiːən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of an amoeba or amoebas.

Etymology

From 'amoeba' plus the adjective suffix '-ean' (similar to '-ian'). This suffix is used to form adjectives describing qualities or characteristics of the root word.

Kelly Says

The term 'amoebaean' beautifully captures something essential about amoeba biology: their constant state of 'becoming'—they're never the same shape twice, which is actually the origin of the word amoeba itself (from Greek for 'change').

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