Cytoplasm Meaning and Definition
Cytoplasm
Pronunciation
/saɪtəˈplazm/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
The contents of a cell, excluding the nucleus, including the cytosol, organelles, and other cellular components.
Etymology
The word “cytoplasm” comes from the Greek words “kytos”, meaning “cell”, and “plasma”, meaning “form” or “mold”.
Usage Notes
In scientific contexts, it is common to use the term “cytoplasm” to refer specifically to the contents of a eukaryotic cell. In more general contexts, it may be used to refer to the contents of any cell, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic.
Cultural References
Cytoplasm has been featured in various works of science fiction, including the animated film “The Cell” and in the television show “Futurama”.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
There are no common idiomatic expressions or phrases that include the word “cytoplasm”.
Related Words or Phrases
- Cell
- Organelle
- Cytosol
- Microscopy
Collocations
- Cytoplasmic structure
- Cytoplasmic fluid
- Cytoplasmic organelle
- Cytoplasmic component
Frequency of Use
The word “cytoplasm” is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but is frequently used in scientific and academic contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Sioplasm
- Sytoplasm
- Siptomplasm