noun

cytoplasm

cytoplasm

The cytoplasm surrounds the cell nucleus.

The cytoplasm surrounds the cell nucleus.

Organelles are suspended in the cytoplasm.

Organelles are suspended in the cytoplasm.

((noun)) the substance within a cell The cytoplasm is essential for cell function.

Synonyms: protoplasm, cytosol

From Greek 'kytos' (hollow, as a cell) and 'plasma' (something molded).

'Cyto-' means cell and '-plasm' means substance. So, it's the 'cell substance'.

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