amebocyte
/əˈmiːbəˌsaɪt/
noun
- A cell that moves and changes shape like an amoeba, found in the blood or body fluids of some animals, especially invertebrates.
- The amebocyte moved slowly under the microscope, changing its shape.
- Amebocytes in the starfish help it heal wounds.
- Scientists study amebocytes to understand how some animals fight infections.
Synonyms