alloplasm
|al-lo-plasm|
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/ˈæləˌplæzəm/
specialized protoplasm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alloplasm' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'plasma,' meaning 'something molded or formed.'
Historical Evolution
'allos' and 'plasma' combined in Greek to form 'alloplasma,' which eventually became the modern English word 'alloplasm.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other molded substance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a specialized part of protoplasm.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a differentiated part of protoplasm, especially one that is specialized for a particular function.
The alloplasm in the cell is responsible for its unique functions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/28 22:51