amoebocyteEtymologyFrom international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: amoebo- + -cyte.amoebocyte means any cell that has the form or motion of an amoeba. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounAny cell that has the form or motion of an amoeba.A leukocyte, especially in an in vitro culture.