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Karyoplasm

Noun

Definition: The protoplasmic material surrounding the nucleus of a cell, consisting of nucleoplasm and associated cytoplasmic materials.

Example sentence: The genetic material in the karyoplasm directs the cell's activities and determines its characteristics.

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Adjective

Definition: Referring to something related to the karyoplasm.

Example sentence: The karyoplasmic components play a vital role in regulating gene expression.

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Local usage

Definition: In local slang, karyoplasm may refer to the nucleus of a cell.

Example sentence: When the cell undergoes division, the karyoplasm divides into two daughter nuclei.

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