plastidium

/plæsˈtɪdi.əm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plastic or synthetic material resembling a cell or organelle; often used as a metaphorical representation of a cell or its components

“The scientist used plastidium to explain the concept of cellular respiration to her students.”

Synonyms

  • plastic cell
  • synthetic organelle

Antonyms

  • biological cell
  • organic material