Cytoplasmic
Cytoplasmic
Cytoplasmic (pronunciation: /ˌsaɪtoʊˈplæzmɪk/) is an adjective that refers to the cytoplasm, the material within a living cell, excluding the cell nucleus. It pertains to the functions, structures, and properties of the cytoplasm.
Etymology
The term "cytoplasmic" is derived from the Greek words "kytos" meaning "hollow vessel" and "plasma" meaning "something formed or molded". It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the material within cells.
Related Terms
- Cytoplasm: The material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus.
- Cytosol: The aqueous component of the cytoplasm of a cell, within which various organelles and particles are suspended.
- Cytoplasmic streaming: The directed flow of cytosol and organelles around the plant cell.
- Cytoplasmic inclusions: Diverse particles suspended in the cytosol, ranging from ions and small molecules to large structures such as organelles or protein complexes.
- Cytoplasmic membrane: The membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cytoplasmic
- Wikipedia's article - Cytoplasmic
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski