noun
- Plural of plasmagel; a colloidal substance or gel-like state of protoplasm in cells, characterized by a more solid or semi-solid consistency compared to plasmasol.
Usage: biology; technical; chiefly used in cell biology and colloid chemistry
Examples
- The cell's cytoplasm exists in equilibrium between plasmagels and plasmasols.
- During cell division, plasmagels help maintain the structural integrity of the cytoplasm.
- Researchers observed the transformation of plasmagels into plasmasols under certain temperature conditions.
- The gel-like plasmagels provide mechanical support to the cell's internal structures.