Endoplasm
/ˈendəʊplæzəm/
noun
In a cell, the inner part that contains different parts needed for the cell to live and perform its roles.
The endoplasm of the cell contains organelles like the mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum.
Often appears as...
endoplasm of the cell
endoplasm contains organelles
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Pro Tip 1/3Cell Biology
Endoplasm is specific to cell biology, so it’s mostly used in scientific contexts. 
In our biology class, we learned that the endoplasm is essential for cellular functions.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
It’s a technical term that might not be used in everyday conversation, but in academic or scientific discussions. 
The researcher described how substances move through the endoplasm.
Pro Tip 3/3Inside the Cell
Endoplasm refers specifically to the inner, typically more granular, part of the cell's cytoplasm. 
Microbiologists study how the endoplasm's composition affects cell activity.