Definitions

1. noun

A complex substance in the cytoplasm of a cell, composed of the cytoskeleton, organelles, and other components.

“The researchers studied the chromoplasm of the human cell to understand its cellular behavior.”

2. noun

A hypothetical substance thought to be the medium in which chromosomes are suspended in the cytoplasm of a cell.

“The scientist proposed the existence of chromoplasm as a crucial component in cellular reproduction.”