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karyoplasm

karyoplasm

9.9
Jelly-like material inside the cell nucleus that holds the nucleolus and chromosomes
  • noun
  • /ˈkɛr.i.oʊ.plæz.əm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : carioplasma
  • The karyoplasm contains the nucleolus and chromatin material inside the cell nucleus.

Examples

  • Researchers isolated the karyoplasm to study the nuclear enzymes.

  • Changes in the karyoplasm can indicate various cellular diseases.

  • The karyoplasm contains the cell's genetic material.

  • In the study of cells, karyoplasm plays a crucial role.

  • The karyoplasm contains the nucleolus and chromatin material inside the cell nucleus.

  • Changes in the karyoplasm can indicate various cellular diseases.

  • Researchers isolated the karyoplasm to study the nuclear enzymes.

Synonyms

nucleoplasm
vskaryoplasm
  • Specialized
9.2

The soft liquid inside a cell's nucleus that holds chromosomes and other parts

is a broader term for nuclear protoplasm without stressing fluid state
karyolymph
vskaryoplasm
  • Specialized
9.9

A clear fluid inside a cell's nucleus that holds parts like the nucleolus and chromatin

is thicker nuclear protoplasm rather than a simple clear fluid

Surface Forms

karyoplasm singular
karyoplasms plural

Morphology

karyoplasm = karyo + plasm (semi-transparent) = karyo + plasm

The meaning is clear to those familiar with scientific combining forms, but 'karyo' is not a standalone English word and may not be transparent to general learners.

Etymology

Karyoplasm comes from Greek parts karyo- meaning 'kernel' or 'nucleus' and -plasm meaning 'formed substance', and the plasma part is the same word you see in 'blood plasma'. So karyoplasm is the 'formed substance' inside the cell's 'kernel' or nucleus, which is why it names the material found there.