Idioplasma Definition

noun

(biology, archaic) A portion of the cell protoplasm which is the seat of all active changes, and which carries on the function of hereditary transmission; distinguished from the other portion, which is termed nutritive plasma.

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Origin of Idioplasma

  • From Ancient Greek proper, peculiar + a form, mould.

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