alloplasmatic
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/ˌæloʊpləˈzmætɪk/
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/ˌæləʊpləˈzmætɪk/
foreign material in cells
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alloplasmatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'plasma' meaning 'formed or molded material'.
Historical Evolution
'allos' combined with 'plasma' in Greek to form 'alloplasmatic', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'containing foreign material', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by the presence of foreign or non-native material within a cell or tissue.
The alloplasmatic nature of the cell was evident under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 23:06