cytoplasmic
|cy-to-plas-mic|
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/ˌsaɪtəˈplæzmɪk/
pertaining to the cell's cytoplasm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cytoplasmic' originates from 'cytoplasm' (from Greek 'kytos' meaning 'cell' and 'plasma' meaning 'something formed'), with the suffix '-ic' meaning 'pertaining to'.
Historical Evolution
'cytoplasm' was coined in the mid-19th century from Greek roots, and 'cytoplasmic' was later formed as the adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the cytoplasm', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or found in the cytoplasm of a cell.
Cytoplasmic proteins play a crucial role in cell function.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/06 21:29