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Same as Plasma.

cell, out of which the various tissues are formed by a process of differentiation; protoplasm.

Of or pertaining to plasma; having the character of plasma; containing, or conveying, plasma.

The act of forming or molding. [R.] Grafton.

A former; a fashioner. [R.] "The sovereign plasmator, God Almighty." Urquhart.

Form; mold. [R.]

Of, pertaining to, or connected with, plasma; plasmatic.

A proteid body, separated by some physiologists from blood plasma. It is probably identical with fibrinogen.

Of or pertaining to, or like, a plasmodium; as, the plasmodial form of a life cycle.

A jellylike mass of free protoplasm, without any union of amoeboid cells, and endowed with life and power of motion.

The important living portion of protoplasm, considered a chemical substance of the highest elaboration. Germ plasm and idioplasm are forms of plasmogen.

rs, for mixing with cocoa, etc. A mixture of this with butter, water, and salt is called Plasmon butter, and resembles clotted cream in appearance.

The albuminous material composing the body of a cytode.

s composition, to produce a medicinal effect, to bind parts together, etc.; as, a porous plaster; sticking plaster.

One who applies plaster or mortar. "Thy father was a plasterer." Shak.

Same as Plaster, n., 2.

Resembling plaster of Paris. [R.] "Out of gypseous or plasterly ground." Fuller.

Plastering used to finish architectural constructions, exterior or interior, especially that used for the lining of rooms. Ordinarly, mortar is used for the greater part of the work, and pure plaster of Paris for the moldings and ornaments.

Of the nature of plaster. The stone . . . is a poor plastery material. Clough.

Having the power to give form or fashion to a mass of matter; as, the plastic hand of the Creator. Prior. See plastic Nature working to his end. Pope.