A biological unit consisting of a nucleus and the body of cytoplasm with which it interacts.

synonym: energid.

Roget 22: prototype, original, model, pattern, precedent, standard, ideal, reference, scantling, type; archetype, antitype^†; protoplast, module, exemplar, example, ensample^†, paradigm; lay-figure.    text, copy, design; fugleman^†, keynote.    die, mold; matrix, last, plasm^†; proplasm^†, protoplasm; mint; seal, punch, intaglio, negative; stamp.    ... show more

Polish: protoplast