neuroplasm

/ˈnjoʊroʊplæzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a hypothetical substance thought to make up the nervous system, or a mass of nervous tissue.

“The concept of neuroplasm was first introduced in the 19th century as an alternative to the cell theory.”

Synonyms

  • nerve mass
  • nervous tissue

Antonyms

  • neuroglia
  • neurolemma