Ectoplasm: alternatives and connections

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Ectoplasm

The outer transparent layer of protoplasm in a developing ovum.

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Cytoplasm 76% connected

The substance of the body of a cell, as distinguished from the karyoplasma, or substance of the nucleus.

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Emanation 76% connected

The act of flowing or proceeding from a fountain head or origin.

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Cell noun · 78% connection

(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may…