'Plasm' definitions:

Definition of 'plasm'

From: WordNet
noun
The protoplasm of the germ cells that contains chromosomes and genes [syn: germ plasm, plasm]
noun
The colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspended [syn: plasma, plasm, blood plasma]

Definition of 'Plasm'

From: GCIDE
  • Plasm \Plasm\, n. [L. plasma anything formed or molded, that which is molded, Gr. ?, ?, from ? to form, mold: cf. F. plasme. Cf. Plasma.]
  • 1. A mold or matrix in which anything is cast or formed to a particular shape. [R.] --Woodward. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Biol.) Same as Plasma. [1913 Webster]

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