cytoplasm

noun/ˈsaɪtoʊplæzəm/

Frequency rank: #16,113 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The gel-like substance inside a cell, excluding the nucleus, in which organelles are suspended.

Illustration for the English word “cytoplasm”

Example sentence

The nucleus is surrounded by cytoplasm, which fills the rest of the cell.

Synonyms & related words

  • protoplasm
  • cytosol

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