deu·to·plasm (d  t -pl z m)n. The nutritive substances in the cytoplasm, especially the yolk of an ovum. Also called deuteroplasm. |
deutoplasm
[do̅o̅′təplaz′əm]
Etymology: Gk, deuteros + plasma, something formed
the inactive elements of the cytoplasm, primarily the stored nutritive material contained in yolk. Also called deuteroplasm.
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