endoplasm

[ en-duh-plaz-uhm ]

noun

, Cell Biology.

1. the inner portion of the cytoplasm of a cell. Compare ectoplasm ( def 1 ).

endoplasm

/ ˈɛndəʊˌplæzəm /

noun

1. cytology the inner cytoplasm in some cells, esp protozoa, which is more granular and fluid than the outer cytoplasm See ectoplasm

Derived Forms

• ˌendoˈplasmic, adjective

Other Words From

• endo·plasmic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of endoplasm¹

First recorded in 1880–85; endo- + -plasm

Example Sentences

The general cytoplasm shows no differentiation into ectoplasm and endoplasm; it is uniformly alveolar in character.

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The diameter is about 50µ; the vacuolated ectoplasm passes gradually into the granular endoplasm.

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In this form (fig. 5) there is no distinction between ectoplasm and endoplasm, and there is an entire absence of vacuoles.

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In this condition ectoplasm and endoplasm could be made out with the clearest definition.

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The endoplasm is evenly granular, with a number of large ingested food bodies.

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