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ameba

English translation of ameba

amoeba

The Spanish word 'ameba' translates to 'amoeba' in English. An amoeba is a type of cell or organism which has the ability to alter shape, primarily by extending and retracting pseudopods. Amoebas are most commonly found in water environments, but can also be found in soil or human bodies. They are not visible to the naked eye and are typically observed under a microscope. This term is used in both the biological and medical field.


Example sentences using: ameba

La ameba es un organismo unicelular.

English translation of La ameba es un organismo unicelular.

The amoeba is a unicellular organism.

This sentence is stating a fact about amoebas, which are often used to represent single-celled organisms in biological studies.

La ameba se reproduce por fisión binaria.

English translation of La ameba se reproduce por fisión binaria.

The amoeba reproduces itself by binary fission.

This sentence describes the typical reproduction method of amoebas. Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction where a cell or organism duplicates its genetic material and then divides into two parts.

La ameba puede causar disentería.

English translation of La ameba puede causar disentería.

The amoeba can cause dysentery.

This sentence talks about the potential health risks caused by certain types of amoebas. Dysentery is an inflammatory disease of the intestine, especially of the colon, that results in severe diarrhea.

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