amoebostome

English

Alternative forms

  • amebostome

Etymology

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

Noun

amoebostome (plural amoebostomes)

  1. A sucker-like structure found on Naegleria fowleri amoebae.
    Synonym: food cup
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