plasm

noun

\ ˈpla-zəm

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Definition of plasm

(Entry 1 of 3)

: plasma — compare germplasm

plasm-

combining form

variants: or plasmo-

Definition of plasm- (Entry 2 of 3)

: plasma plasmodium plasmolysis

-plasm

noun combining form

Definition of -plasm (Entry 3 of 3)

: formative or formed material (as of a cell or tissue) endoplasm

Examples of plasm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The theory of germ-plasm, as described by Stoddard, was put forth by August Weismann, in 1892. — Megan K. Stack, The New Yorker, "The Mail," 1 Sep. 2019

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History and Etymology for plasm

Noun

Late Latin plasma something molded

Combining form

French, from New Latin plasma

Noun combining form

German -plasma, from New Latin plasma

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“Plasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasm. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.

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plasm

noun

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Medical Definition of plasm

: plasma — see germplasm

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