cytoplasmic

cy·to·plas·mic

(sī'tō-plaz'mik),

Relating to the cytoplasm.

cy·to·plas·mic

(sī'tō-plaz'mik)

Relating to the cytoplasm.

cytoplasm

(sit'o-plazm) [ cyto- + -plasm]

The protoplasm of a cell outside the nucleus. See: cell

cytoplasmic (sit?o-plaz'mik), adjective

cytoplasmic

pertaining to or included in cytoplasm.

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cytoplasmic inclusions

include secretory inclusions (enzymes, acids, proteins, mucosubstances), nutritive inclusions (glycogen, lipids), pigment granules (melanin, lipofuscin, hemosiderin). See also inclusion body.

cytoplasmic inheritance

the cytoplasmic organelles, chloroplasts and mitochondria contain DNA which contains a number of genes. These extrachromosomal genes are transmitted to daughter cells via cytoplasm. Called also maternal inheritance.

cytoplasmic nuclear inclusion

see inclusion body.

cytoplasmic skeleton

includes microtubules, centrioles, cilia, flagellae.