noun
- The clear, homogeneous, fluid portion of the cytoplasm of a cell, excluding organelles and inclusions.
Usage: biology; cell biology; technical
Examples
- The hyaloplasm surrounds the mitochondria and other organelles within the cell.
- Under the microscope, the hyaloplasm appears as a transparent gel-like substance.
- Proteins and enzymes are dissolved in the hyaloplasm to carry out cellular functions.
- The hyaloplasm is essential for maintaining the cell's structural integrity and metabolic processes.