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protoplasm

/ˈprəʊtəˌplæzəm/

/ˈproʊtəˌplæzəm/

protoplasmnoun

protoplasms

Translations

протоплазма

The scientist studied the protoplasm under the microscope.

Учёный изучал протоплазму под микроскопом.

Definitions

The living contents of a cell, including the cytoplasm, nucleus, and other organelles, collectively regarded as the fundamental living matter of all organisms.

Early cell biologists believed that life resided in the protoplasm of the cell.

Synonyms

cytoplasm

cell substance

living matter

bioplasm

protoplasmadjective

/ˈprəʊtəˌplæzəm/

/ˈproʊtəˌplæzəm/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to or consisting of protoplasm.

Definitions

Relating to, consisting of, or characteristic of protoplasm.

The protoplasm layer was carefully observed under the microscope.