What is another word for nucleoplasm?

Pronunciation: [njˈuːklɪˌɒplazəm] (IPA)

Nucleoplasm, also known as karyoplasm, is the fluid-like substance that fills the nucleus of a cell, encompassing the genetic material (DNA) and proteins. The nucleus is the control center of a cell, directing its functions and processes, and nucleoplasm plays a crucial role in the maintenance and regulation of these processes. Synonyms for nucleoplasm include nuclear matrix, nuclear sap, nuclear fluid, and nuclear juice. These terms all refer to the same substance and indicate its importance in the proper functioning of a cell. Understanding synonyms for nucleoplasm can help in scientific research and communication, where precision and accuracy are vital.

Synonyms for Nucleoplasm:

What are the hypernyms for Nucleoplasm?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Biopolymers, cell contents, cellular components, intracellular material.

Usage examples for Nucleoplasm

The part in which the essential nature of the organism is contained is localized in the nucleus and hence might properly be designated as nucleoplasm, as Weismann suggests.
"A Mechanico-Physiological Theory of Organic Evolution"
Carl Von Nägeli
The variety of protoplasm contained in the nucleus is called the nucleoplasm.
"Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools"
Francis M. Walters, A.M.

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