Definition

Adverb: - In a manner relating to or involving the cytoplasm: Describes an action, process, or location that occurs by means of, through, or in relation to the cytoplasm of a cell.

Usage

The adverb "cytoplasmically" is used to modify verbs, describing that an action or process is mediated by or occurs within the cytoplasm. It is a specialized term primarily used in cell biology and genetics.

Examples

• The protein was found to be localized cytoplasmically rather than in the nucleus.
• This gene is expressed cytoplasmically during the early stages of development.
• The signal is transmitted cytoplasmically from the cell membrane to the organelles.

Advanced Usage

• Cytoplasmically inherited: Referring to traits or genetic material passed on through the cytoplasm, often via organelles like mitochondria or chloroplasts.
  • Some plant characteristics are cytoplasmically inherited from the maternal parent.

Variants and Related Words

• Cytoplasm (noun): The material within a living cell, excluding the cell nucleus.
• Cytoplasmic (adjective): Of or pertaining to the cytoplasm.
  • Cytoplasmic streaming is a common process in plant cells.

Synonyms

• Intracytoplasmically (adverb): Within the cytoplasm. (Note: This is a more specific synonym.)
• There are no common everyday synonyms for this highly technical term.

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, precise scientific meaning. It does not have idiomatic uses or phrasal verbs.

Adverb

1. by means of cytoplasm