1. resembling an amoeba in shape or movement; having an irregular, constantly changing form
Usage: biology; also spelled 'amoeboid' in British English
2. moving or flowing in the manner of an amoeba; capable of changing shape
Usage: biology

Examples

• The ameboid organism extended its pseudopodia to capture food particles.
• Under the microscope, the cell displayed ameboid movement across the slide.
• Certain white blood cells are ameboid in nature, allowing them to squeeze through tissue.
• The ameboid shape of the blob made it difficult to measure precisely.
• Scientists observed the ameboid creature changing form as it navigated the water droplet.