cytoplasm

/ˈsaɪ.tɒplɑːzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the jelly-like substance within a cell, surrounding the nucleus and containing the cell’s organelles and various substances.

“The cytoplasm of plant cells plays a crucial role in photosynthesis.”

2. noun

the fluid content of a cell.

“The cytoplasm of the cell was filled with numerous mitochondria.”

Synonyms

  • cell sap
  • cytosol
  • protoplasm