axoplasm
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axo·plasm

noun \ˈak-sə-ˌpla-zəm\

Definition of AXOPLASM

: the protoplasm of an axon
axo·plas·mic \ˌak-sə-ˈplaz-mik\ adjective

Origin of AXOPLASM

axon + -plasm
First Known Use: 1900

axo·plasm

noun \ˈak-sə-ˌplaz-əm\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of AXOPLASM

: the protoplasm of an axon
axo·plas·mic \ˌak-sə-ˈplaz-mik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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