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sarcoplasm

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑːkə(ʊ)plaz(ə)m/

Definition of sarcoplasm

noun

[mass noun] Physiology
  • the cytoplasm of striated muscle cells.

Derivatives

sarcoplasmic

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek sarx, sark- 'flesh' + plasma

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