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protoplasm

/ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈproʊtəˌplæzəm/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

"Scientists study protoplasm to understand how cells function and grow. "
biology biochemistry organism physiology substance anatomy science

Related Words

Illustration matter

matter noun

/ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/

Substance, material.

"The scientist carefully examined the strange matter in the lab. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration contents

contents verb

/ˈkɒn.tɛnts/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/

To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.

"A good grade on the test contents the student, making them feel proud of their hard work. "

Illustration transparent

transparent adjective

/tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/

(of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.

"The waters of the lake were transparent until the factory dumped waste there."

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration cytoplasm

cytoplasm noun

/ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/

The contents of a cell except for the nucleus. It includes cytosol, organelles, vesicles, and the cytoskeleton.

"The cytoplasm within the cell provides a space for the organelles to move and carry out their functions. "

Illustration scientists

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

Illustration function

function noun

/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

What something does or is used for.

"The function of a school lunch is to provide students with nutrition. "

Illustration living

living verb

/ˈlɪvɪŋ/

To be alive; to have life.

"My grandmother is living a long and healthy life. "

Illustration comprising

comprising verb

/kəmˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/

To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

"The parts are comprised by the whole."

Illustration nucleus

nucleus noun

/ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuːkli.əs/

The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.

"The nucleus of the family's discussions was always about who would do the dishes. "

Illustration entire

entire noun

/ənˈtaɪə/ /ənˈtaɪɚ/

The whole of something; the entirety.

"The entire class was excited for the field trip. "