Term: ectoplasm
Literally meaning: “outer form”
Origin: Anc Greek
εκτο-/ecto->εκ-/ek-(=out)
+πλάσμα (noun)/plasma (=something formed or molded, an idol) > πλάσσω/plasso(=create, form, mold)
Coined/History
Definition
Ectoplasm is the outer portion of the cell.
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