SOMATOPLASM
\sˈɒmɐtˌɒplazəm], \sˈɒmɐtˌɒplazəm], \s_ˈɒ_m_ɐ_t_ˌɒ_p_l_a_z_ə_m]\
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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
By J.H. Kenneth
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The protoplasm constituting or giving rise to the body cells in general, as distinguished from the protoplasm (germplasm) of the reproductive cells. The s. has a limited existence, becoming senescent and finally dying, while germplasm under proper conditions is immortal. [Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
