# cytoplasmic

/ˌsaɪtəˈpɫæzmɪk/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cytoplasmic
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

relating to the cytoplasm, which is the thick liquid inside a cell where most of the cell's activities happen.

For teachers: relating to or occurring within the cytoplasm of a cell. Typically used in biological contexts to describe structures, processes, or components found in the cellular matrix.

## Examples

- The cytoplasmic structures help the cell move.
- Researchers studied the cytoplasmic changes that occur when a cell is exposed to high temperatures.
- The cytoplasmic streaming observed in certain plant cells facilitates the efficient distribution of nutrients and organelles throughout the cellular interior.

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