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plasm

noun \ ˈpla-zəm \

Definition of plasm

: plasma — compare germplasm

Origin and Etymology of plasm

Late Latin plasma something molded

plasm-

combining form
variants: or plasmo-

Definition of plasm-

: plasma
  • plasmodium
  • plasmolysis

Origin and Etymology of plasm-

French, from New Latin plasma

-plasm

noun combining form

Definition of -plasm

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

Origin and Etymology of -plasm

German -plasma, from New Latin plasma

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plasm

noun \ ˈplaz-əm \

medical Definition of plasm

: plasma — see germ plasm

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