plasm

1 of 3

noun

ˈpla-zəm 

: plasma compare germplasm

plasm-

2 of 3

combining form

variants or plasmo-

: plasma

plasmodium

plasmolysis

-plasm

3 of 3

noun combining form

: formative or formed material (as of a cell or tissue)

endoplasm

Examples of plasm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

After challenges with other approaches to propagation, in 2009 Dr. Ragone, the Breadfruit Institute, and partners in Canada launched an initiative to grow trees from germ plasm, or plant genetic material. —Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 July 2023

Don't forget the ecto-plasm leaking out of the top of the bag! —Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 23 Aug. 2022

The theory of germ-plasm, as described by Stoddard, was put forth by August Weismann, in 1892. —Megan K. Stack, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2019

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Late Latin plasma something molded

Combining form

French, from New Latin plasma

Noun combining form

German -plasma, from New Latin plasma

First Known Use

Noun

1747, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing plasm

• germ plasm

Medical Definition

plasm

noun

ˈplaz-əm 

: plasma see germplasm