ground_substance | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,anatomy) the clear nongranular portion of the cytoplasm of a cell | |
Synonyms: | hyaloplasm | |
Related terms: | cytoplasm | |
2. | [ noun ] (biology) the body substance in which tissue cells are embedded | |
Synonyms: | intercellular_substance matrix | |
Related terms: | body_substance os cartilage connective_tissue | |
Similar spelling: |
ground_stroke groundsel_bush ground_beetle ground_tackle ground_rattler ground_squirrel |