paraplasm

/ˌpærəˈplæzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

an error or inaccuracy in a scientific or technical work, especially a mistake in copying or reproducing a text or image.

“The paraplasm in the researcher’s data led to incorrect conclusions about the population’s health.”

Synonyms

  • error
  • inaccuracy

Antonyms

  • accuracy
  • precision