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amebic

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I can't find any references to cases of amebic encephalitis from that lake either, only a study stating that the amoeba was found in the lake both before and after the plant became operational.

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Quick take

(US) Alternative spelling of amoebic. [(biology, pathology) Relating to, or caused by an amoeba.]

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adjective

(US) Alternative spelling of amoebic. [(biology, pathology) Relating to, or caused by an amoeba.]

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Example sentences

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I can't find any references to cases of amebic encephalitis from that lake either, only a study stating that the amoeba was found in the lake both before and after the plant became operational.

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Naegleria fowleri (commonly known as the “Brain eating Amoeba”) causes a brain infection called Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) that is almost always fatal (97%).

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Naegleria fowleri (commonly known as the “Brain eating Amoeba”) causes a brain infection called Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) that is almost always fatal (97%).

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How do you use amebic in a sentence?

I can't find any references to cases of amebic encephalitis from that lake either, only a study stating that the amoeba was found in the lake both before and after the plant became operational.

What does amebic mean?

(US) Alternative spelling of amoebic. [(biology, pathology) Relating to, or caused by an amoeba.]

What part of speech is amebic?

amebic is commonly used as adjective.