Plasma

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Plasma or plasm may refer to:

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In cell biology [edit]

  • Cytoplasm, a jelly-like substance that fills cells
  • Germ plasm, a zone in the cytoplasm determining germ cells
  • Germplasm, describes a collection of genetic resources for an organism
  • Nucleoplasm, a highly viscous liquid that surrounds the chromosomes and nucleoli
  • Protoplasm, the living substance inside the cell

In computing [edit]

  • KDE Plasma Workspaces, an umbrella term for all graphical environments provided by KDE
  • Plasma effect, a computer-based animated visual effect, used in graphics demonstrations

In fluids [edit]

  • Blood plasma, the yellow-colored liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended
  • Milk plasma or whey, the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained

In media and entertainment [edit]

In mineralogy [edit]

  • Plasma (mineral), bright green chalcedony, sometimes found with small spots of jasper resembling blood drops

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