Amoeba (also known as Ameba): A genus of ameboid protozoa. Characteristics include a vesicular nucleus and the formation of several PSEUDOPODIA, one of which is dominant at a given time. Reproduction occurs asexually by binary fission.

NIH MeSH · D000656Organisms

Amoeba

Also known asAmeba

Definition

MeSH classification

B01.046.500.100.700.089

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What does Amoeba mean in medicine?

A genus of ameboid protozoa. Characteristics include a vesicular nucleus and the formation of several PSEUDOPODIA, one of which is dominant at a given time. Reproduction occurs asexually by binary fission. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.

Is Amoeba known by any other names?

Yes. Amoeba is also referred to as Ameba in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.

Where does Amoeba sit in the medical classification?

Amoeba falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.046.500.100.700.089). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.

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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000656) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗