cytoplasm
noun/ˈsaɪtoʊplæzəm/
Frequency rank: #16,113 most common English word
Meaning
The gel-like substance inside a cell, excluding the nucleus, in which organelles are suspended.
Example sentence
The nucleus is surrounded by cytoplasm, which fills the rest of the cell.
Synonyms & related words
- protoplasm
- cytosol
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