1. a temporary projection of the cell membrane and cytoplasm used by certain single-celled organisms for movement and feeding
Usage: biology

Examples

• The amoeba extended a pseudopod to engulf the food particle.
• Scientists observed the cell forming multiple pseudopods as it moved across the slide.
• The pseudopod slowly retracted after capturing the prey.
• White blood cells use pseudopods to move through tissues and attack pathogens.
• Under the microscope, we could see the organism’s pseudopods constantly changing shape.
• The paramecium lacks pseudopods and instead uses cilia for locomotion.