alloplasmic
|al-lo-plas-mic|
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/ˌæloʊˈplæzmɪk/
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/ˌæləʊˈplæzmɪk/
involving foreign cytoplasm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alloplasmic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'plasma,' meaning 'something formed or molded.'
Historical Evolution
'allos' and 'plasma' combined to form the modern English word 'alloplasmic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'involving other forms,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'involving cytoplasm from a different source.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving cytoplasm from a different species or source.
The alloplasmic plant showed unique characteristics due to the foreign cytoplasm.
Synonyms
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