a-míp

Chúng tôi quan sát a-míp dưới kính hiển vi.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Amoeba: A type of single-celled organism (protozoan) that moves and feeds by changing its shape, forming temporary projections called pseudopodia. It is commonly found in water and soil.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • A-míp là một sinh vật đơn bào. (An amoeba is a single-celled organism.)
  • Chúng tôi quan sát a-míp dưới kính hiển vi. (We observed the amoeba under the microscope.)

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Context: The term is used in biology and medicine. A specific pathogenic type, , can cause amoebic dysentery in humans.
  • Nhiễm trùng do a-míp có thể gây bệnh lỵ. (Infection by amoebae can cause dysentery.)

Variants and Related Words

• Trùng biến hình: A Vietnamese synonym meaning "shape-changing organism," also referring to an amoeba.
• Amip (alternative spelling): A common variant spelling in Vietnamese, often written without the hyphen (e.g., 'amip').

Synonyms

• Protozoan: A broader term for single-celled organisms, which includes amoebae.
• Microorganism: A general term for microscopic organisms.