noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any cell that has the form or motion of an amoeba.
2. 2
   A leukocyte, especially in an in vitro culture.

Synonyms

All synonyms

archaeocyte

Etymology

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

Related phrases

in vitro

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