plasmodic

/plæzˈmɒdɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a plasmodium; especially : having a mass of protoplasm that does not become differentiated into distinct cells or tissues

“The plasmodic organism is a type of amoeba that moves slowly across the surface of the agar plate.”

2. noun

a mass of protoplasm that does not become differentiated into distinct cells or tissues

“The biologist studied the plasmodic structure of the cell using a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • amoeboid
  • massive
  • undifferentiated

Antonyms

  • cellular
  • differentiated