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Protoplasmic: meaning, definitions and examples

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protoplasmic

 

[ proʊtəˈplæzmɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biological studies

Protoplasmic refers to the living substance within a cell, which includes the cytoplasm and the nucleus. It is essential for the maintenance of life functions and is composed of various organelles, proteins, and other substances. The term often relates to the study of cell structures and functions in biology. In a broader sense, it can also imply something that is fundamental or basic in a biological context.

Synonyms

bioplasm, cellular, living substance

Examples of usage

  • Protoplasmic streaming is vital for cell movement.
  • The protoplasmic contents of the cell are crucial for metabolism.
  • Researchers observed protoplasmic changes during cell division.

Translations

Translations of the word "protoplasmic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 protoplasmático

🇮🇳 प्रोटोप्लाज़्मिक

🇩🇪 protoplasmatisch

🇮🇩 protoplasmik

🇺🇦 протоплазматичний

🇵🇱 protoplazmatyczny

🇯🇵 原形質の

🇫🇷 protoplasmique

🇪🇸 protoplásmico

🇹🇷 protoplazmik

🇰🇷 원형질의

🇸🇦 بروتوبلازمي

🇨🇿 protoplazmatický

🇸🇰 protoplazmatický

🇨🇳 原质的

🇸🇮 protoplazmatičen

🇮🇸 prótóplasmískur

🇰🇿 протоплазмалық

🇬🇪 პროტოპლაზმური

🇦🇿 protoplazmatik

🇲🇽 protoplásmico

Etymology

The term 'protoplasmic' is derived from the word 'protoplasm', which comes from the Greek 'protos', meaning 'first', and 'plasma', meaning 'something formed or molded'. The concept of protoplasm was introduced in the mid-19th century by scientists exploring the structure and function of cells. Early studies focused on identifying the components of living cells, distinguishing protoplasm from the non-living cellular structures. Over time, as microscopy advanced, the understanding of protoplasm expanded, leading to the discovery of organelles and the complex interactions within cells. The use of 'protoplasmic' has since evolved to describe phenomena related to these living components, highlighting its importance in cellular biology.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,118, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.