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idioplasma (medicine)


idioplasma
<biology> That portion of the cell protoplasm which is the seat of all active changes, and which carries on the function of hereditary transmission; distinguished from the Other portion, which is termed nutritive plasma. See Hygroplasm.

Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Proper, peculiar + a form, mold.

Source: Websters Dictionary


ring ligament (medicine)


ring ligament -->
zona orbicularis
Fibres of the articular capsule of the hip joint encircling the neck of the femur.

Synonym: orbicular zone, ring ligament, zonular band.