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Endamoeba

Endamoeba

9.9
A single-celled animal that lives alone, sometimes in water or inside animals' intestines
  • noun
  • /ˌɛndəˈmiːbə/
  • Specialized
: Endamoeba
  • The genus Endamoeba includes several species found in the intestines of various animals.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of Endamoeba under laboratory conditions.

  • Identification of Endamoeba is important in parasitology.

  • The Endamoeba genus includes several species.

  • Researchers are studying the Endamoebas found in contaminated water.

  • The genus Endamoeba includes several species that can cause intestinal infections in humans.

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of Endamoeba to understand its impact on human health.

  • Identification of Endamoeba in water samples is crucial for assessing contamination risks.

Compounds

Endamoeba histolytica
  • Specialized
9.5

A tiny parasite that lives in the human gut and causes severe diarrhea

Surface Forms

Endamoeba singular
Endamoebas plural

Morphology

Endamoeba = amoeba (transparent) = endo + amoeba

Formed by the productive scientific combining form 'endo-' (inside) + 'amoeba', so the meaning is directly derived for learners familiar with these elements.

Etymology

Endamoeba comes from two Greek parts: endo- meaning 'within' and amoeba meaning 'a single-celled creature'. So Endamoeba is an 'amoeba living inside', which fits that some species are found in the intestines of animals.