plasm

Noun
Synonyms: germ plasmplasmablood plasma

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. the protoplasm of the germ cells that contains chromosomes and genesSynonyms: germ plasm
  2. the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspendedSynonyms: plasmablood plasma
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Plasm \Plasm\, n. [L. plasma anything formed or molded, that which is molded, Gr. ?, ?, from ? to form, mold: cf. F. plasme. Cf. Plasma.]

1.A mold or matrix in which anything is cast or formed to a particular shape. [R.] --Woodward. [1913 Webster]

2.(Biol.) Same as Plasma. [1913 Webster]

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