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plasm

noun \ˈpla-zəm\

Definition of PLASM

:  plasma — compare germplasm
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Origin of PLASM

Late Latin plasma something molded
First Known Use: 1747

Rhymes with PLASM

spasm
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plasm

noun \ˈplaz-əm\

Medical Definition of PLASM

:  plasma—see germ plasm

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. plasm
  2. plasm-
  3. -plasm
  4. body plasm
  5. cell plasm
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