sarcoplasm

Term: sarcoplasm

Literally meaning: “flesh matrix”

Origin: Anc Greek

σαρξ/sarx(=flesh) >genitive form σαρκός/sarcos

+ πλάσμα (noun)/plasma (=something formed or molded, an idol)> πλάσσω/plasso(=create, form, mold).

Coined/History

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Definition

Sarcoplasm is the cytoplasm of a a striated muscle fiber with large amounts of granules of stored glycogen .