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.
Related terms
* bioplasmic
* paraplasm