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hyaloplasm

hyaloplasm

9.9
The clear part inside a cell where tiny parts float
  • noun
  • /ˈhaɪəˌplæzəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hialoplasma
  • The organelles float freely in the hyaloplasm of the cell.
  • hyaloplasm spreads

Examples

  • Staining techniques can help distinguish the hyaloplasm from granulated cytoplasmic areas.

  • The hyaloplasm is essential for cellular function.

  • Research shows that metabolic reactions occur within the hyaloplasm.

  • Cells contain hyaloplasm where organelles float.

  • The organelles float freely in the hyaloplasm of the cell.

  • Staining techniques can help distinguish the hyaloplasm from granulated cytoplasmic areas.

  • Research shows that metabolic reactions occur within the hyaloplasm.

Synonyms

cytosol
vshyaloplasm
  • Specialized
1 8.0

The liquid inside a cell where small cell parts float

is the clear non-granular part rather than the general fluid component
ground substance
vshyaloplasm
  • Specialized
7.4

A clear jelly inside a cell that holds its small parts

is the identical concept but used as an alternate scientific term

Surface Forms

hyaloplasm singular
hyaloplasms plural

Morphology

hyaloplasm = plasm (opaque) = hyalo + plasm + hyalo

The prefix 'hyalo-' is a specialized combining form (not a standalone English word) and the whole term is technical biological vocabulary unlikely to be inferable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Hyaloplasm comes from the Greek parts hyalo- meaning 'glass' and -plasm meaning 'something formed', and is like plasma, a clear liquid. So hyaloplasm is the clear, glass-like part of a cell where tiny cell parts float.