Protoplasm
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Protoplasm is a noun meaning (cytology) The entire contents of a cell comprising the nucleus and the cytoplasm. It is a semi-fluid, transparent substance which is the living matter of plant and animal cells.
Meaning
(cytology) The entire contents of a cell comprising the nucleus and the cytoplasm. It is a semi-fluid, transparent substance which is the living matter of plant and animal cells.
Word Forms
- protoplasms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include protoplast, cytioplasm, spermoplasm, ectoplasm, ectoplast, cytoblastema.
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