plasm Meaning & Definition
/ˈplæzəm/
What Does Plasm Mean?
Plasm is used as a noun meaning Protoplasm. It is also used to mean A mold or matrix in which anything is cast or formed to a particular shape.
Plasm in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈplæzəm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | plasma, germ plasm and serum |
| Plural | plasms |
Plasm Definition (Noun)
- Protoplasm.
- A mold or matrix in which anything is cast or formed to a particular shape.
- A membrane or cell layer, especially one in an embryo that later develops into a structure; the constituent cells of such a layer.
Synonyms of Plasm
Plasm synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Plasm
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Plasm in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
plasm (countable and uncountable, plural plasms)
Words That Rhyme With Plasm
Origin of Plasm
From Late Latin plasma (“mold”) or Ancient Greek πλάσμα (plásma, “something formed”), in some cases via German Plasma or French plasme, like English plasma.
How to Pronounce Plasm
You say plasm as //ˈplæzəm//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Plasm
What part of speech is plasm?
Plasm is a noun.
What is another word for plasm?
Close synonyms of plasm are plasma, germ plasm and serum. See the full list of plasm synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of plasm?
The plural of plasm is plasms.