plasm meaning

plasm as a noun

1. the protoplasm of the germ cells that contains chromosomes and genes

   Synonyms: germ plasm

   Type of: protoplasm

2. 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

   Synonyms: plasma, blood plasma

   Type of: extracellular fluid

How to pronounce plasm

plasm is pronounced /ˈplæzmə/ in British English and /ˈplæzmə/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.