ameban \ameban\ adj. 1. of or pertaining to amoebae. Same as {amoeban}. [Also spelled {amoeban}.] Syn: amoebic, amebic, amoeban, amoebous, amebous [WordNet 1.5] 2. Caused by amoebae; -- of diseases; the more common word is {amoebic}. Amoebic dysentry is caused by the amoeba {Entamoeba histolytica}. Syn: amoebic, amebic [PJC]