| idioplasm | <biology> Same as Idioplasma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| idioplasma | <biology> That portion of the cell protoplasm which is the seat of all active changes, and which carries on the function of hereditary transmission; distinguished from the other portion, which is termed nutritive plasma. See Hygroplasm. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Proper, peculiar + a form, mold. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |