protoplast

noun

pro·to·plast ˈprō-tə-ˌplast

: one that is formed first : prototype

: a plant cell that has had its cell wall removed

also : the nucleus, cytoplasm, and plasma membrane of a cell as distinguished from inert walls and inclusions

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Moisturize with Shiseido Waso Clear Mega-Hydrating Cream, made with whole carrot protoplasts (what's left of the cell when its wall dissolves). —

Maya McDowell, Seventeen, 21 May 2019

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Etymology

Middle French protoplaste, from Late Latin protoplastus first human, from Greek prōtoplastos first formed, from prōt- prot- + plastos formed, from plassein to mold — more at plaster

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1532, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Protoplast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protoplast. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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protoplast

noun

pro·to·plast ˈprōt-ə-ˌplast

: the nucleus, cytoplasm, and plasma membrane of a cell as distinguished from inert walls and inclusions

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