n.
The ectoplasm of certain protozoans, such as the amoeba.
[ECTO- + Greek sarx, sarc-, flesh.]
Dictionary:
ec·to·sarc (ĕk'tə-särk')
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| exoplasm | |
| ectoplasm (cell and molecular biology) | |
| Infusoria |
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