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Protoplasm vs Microcell - What's the difference?

protoplasm | microcell |

As nouns the difference between protoplasm and microcell

is that protoplasm is (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 while microcell is (biology) a simple cell consisting of a nucleus and protoplasm within a membrane.

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

    microcell

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (biology) A simple cell consisting of a nucleus and protoplasm within a membrane
  • (technology) A small, local cell in a mobile phone network