plasma — the colorless fluid part of blood in which corpuscles are suspended
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the colorless fluid part of blood in which corpuscles are suspended
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈplæzmə/
Example Sentences
- The vampire complained that the blood bank's plasma tasted too watery.
- Scientists study plasma physics to understand how stars work.
- My old plasma TV was so thick, I could use it as a dining table.
plasma
NOUN[/ˈplæzmə/]
the colorless fluid part of blood in which corpuscles are suspended
A plasma scientist separates clear fluid from blood cells in laboratory
Plasma is the star's essence — the master's light that turns disaster into healing
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'plasma' meaning 'something molded or formed,' derived from the verb 'plassein' meaning 'to mold or shape.' The term was applied to the fluid component of blood because it was considered the formless substance in which blood cells were suspended.
Breakdown
Greek 'plassein' (to mold, to form) + '-ma' (noun suffix indicating result of action) = plasma (that which is formed/molded)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire complained that the blood bank's plasma tasted too watery.”
“Scientists study plasma physics to understand how stars work.”
“My old plasma TV was so thick, I could use it as a dining table.”
“Blood plasma carries hormones throughout the body.”
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