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Sarcode

/ˈsɑːr.koʊd/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #20000 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A term used in biology to refer to protoplasm or the living substance of a cell.

    "The sarcode within the cell is essential for its metabolic processes."
  2. 2

    In a broader sense, it can refer to any fleshy or cellular substance.

    "The sarcode of the organism was examined under the microscope."

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The term 'sarcode' originates from the Greek word 'sarkōdēs', meaning 'fleshy', derived from 'sarx', which means 'flesh'. It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe protoplasm or the living substance of cells, reflecting the scientific understanding of biological structures at that time.

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