amoebostome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sucker-like structure found on Naegleria fowleri amoebae.

Word forms

amoebostome amoebostomes amebostome

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: amoebo- + -stome.

Synonyms

food cup
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