Plasm

[plæzm]

Definition

(n.) A mold or matrix in which anything is cast or formed to a particular shape.

(n.) Same as Plasma.

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Definition

n. a mould or matrix: protoplasm—also Plas′ma.—adjs. Plasmat′ic -al plastic formative; Plas′mic pertaining to plasma protoplasmic.—ns. Plasmō′dium composite masses of primitive protozoa in which numerous units are fused or in rare cases simply combined in close contact; Plas′mogen true protoplasm; Plasmog′ony the generation of an organism from plasma; Plasmol′ogy minute or microscopic anatomy histology.—v.t. Plas′molyse.—n. Plasmol′ysis the contraction of the protoplasm in active cells under the action of certain reagents.—adj. Plasmolyt′ic.

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