cytoplasm
Translation
cytoplasm
Examples
The cytoplasm surrounds the cell nucleus.
The cytoplasm surrounds the cell nucleus.
Organelles are suspended in the cytoplasm.
Organelles are suspended in the cytoplasm.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus. The cytoplasm surrounds the cell nucleus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: protoplasm (in a broader sense)
Etymology
From 'cyto-' (from Greek 'kytos' meaning 'cell') + 'plasm' (from Greek 'plasma' meaning 'something molded').
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'cyto' = cell, 'plasm' = plasma/jelly. It's the jelly inside a cell.