1. of, relating to, or consisting of protoplasm; having the nature or characteristics of protoplasm
Usage: technical; biology
2. capable of forming or developing into living matter; formative or generative in a biological sense
Usage: rare; technical

Examples

• The protoplastic substance within the cell membrane is essential for all life processes.
• Scientists studied the protoplastic composition of the organism under the microscope.
• The protoplastic nature of the tissue allowed it to regenerate after injury.
• Early embryonic cells are highly protoplastic and capable of differentiation.
• The protoplastic material showed signs of active metabolism and growth.