sarcoplasm

/ˌsɑrkəˈplæzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a jelly-like substance within muscle cells, containing the myofibrils and mitochondria.

“The muscle tissue was composed of cytoplasm, myofibrils, and a significant amount of sarcoplasm.”

Synonyms

  • cytoplasm
  • muscle substance

Antonyms

  • connective tissue
  • fatty tissue