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ergastic

adjective er·gas·tic \ (ˌ)ər-ˈga-stik \

Definition of ergastic

: constituting the nonliving by-products of protoplasmic activity
  • ergastic substances

Origin and Etymology of ergastic

Greek ergastikos able to work, from ergazesthai to work, from ergon work

Other Cell Biology Terms

cytology, gamete, vacuole, zygote

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ergastic

adjective er·gas·tic \ (ˌ)ər-ˈgas-tik \

medical Definition of ergastic

: constituting the nonliving by-products (as intracellular deposits of starch or fat) of protoplasmic activity

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