autoplasmatic
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/ˌɔːtəʊplæzˈmætɪk/
self-formed cellular material
Etymology
Etymology Information
'autoplasmatic' originates from the Greek word 'autós' meaning 'self' and 'plasma' meaning 'something molded or formed'.
Historical Evolution
'autoplasmatic' evolved from the Greek 'autós' and 'plasma', through scientific Latin 'autoplasma', and eventually became the modern English word 'autoplasmatic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the self-molded or self-formed nature of cellular material, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of autoplasm, the living substance of a cell.
The autoplasmatic nature of the cell allows it to regenerate.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/17 11:19
