plasm (pl z  m)n. 1. See germ plasm. 2. Variant of plasma. |
plasm [ˈplæzəm]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) protoplasm of a specified type germ plasm
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a variant of plasma
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| Noun | 1. | plasm - the protoplasm of the germ cells that contains chromosomes and genes living substance, protoplasm - the substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus) |
| 2. |  plasm - the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspendedECF, extracellular fluid - liquid containing proteins and electrolytes including the liquid in blood plasma and interstitial fluid; "the body normally has about 15 quarts of extracellular fluid" plasma protein - any of the proteins in blood plasma gamma globulin, human gamma globulin - a plasma protein containing the immunoglobulins that are responsible for immune responses |
Translations
plasm, plasma
n → Plasma nt
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