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Protoplasm vs Bioplasm - What's the difference?

protoplasm | bioplasm |

As nouns the difference between protoplasm and bioplasm

is that protoplasm is the entire contents of a cell comprising the nucleus and the cytoplasm. It is a semi-fluid, transparent substance which is the living matter of plant and animal cells while bioplasm is any living matter, but especially germinal or forming matter; matter possessing reproductive vitality; protoplasm, especially in its relation to living processes and development.

protoplasm

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (cytology) The entire contents of a cell comprising the nucleus and the cytoplasm. It is a semi-fluid, transparent substance which is the living matter of plant and animal cells.
  • Derived terms

    * protoplasmic * protoplasmal * protoplasmatic

    bioplasm

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (biology) Any living matter, but especially germinal or forming matter; matter possessing reproductive vitality; protoplasm, especially in its relation to living processes and development.