nucleoplasm
the protoplasm of the nucleus of a cell.
Origin of nucleoplasm
1- Also called karyoplasm.
Other words from nucleoplasm
- nu·cle·o·plas·mic, nu·cle·o·plas·mat·ic [noo-klee-oh-plaz-mat-ik, nyoo-], /ˌnu kli oʊ plæzˈmæt ɪk, ˌnyu-/, adjective
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How to use nucleoplasm in a sentence
It comprises the cell-protoplasm and a nucleus imbedded in it whose substance is known as the nucleoplasm.
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British Dictionary definitions for nucleoplasm
/ (ˈnjuːklɪəˌplæzəm) /
the protoplasm in the nucleus of a plant or animal cell that surrounds the chromosomes and nucleolus: Also called: karyoplasm
Derived forms of nucleoplasm
- nucleoplasmic or nucleoplasmatic, adjective
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Scientific definitions for nucleoplasm
[ nōō′klē-ə-plăz′əm ]
The jellylike material within a cell nucleus, containing the nucleolus and chromatin. See more at nucleus.
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