GROUND SUBSTANCE


Meaning of GROUND SUBSTANCE in English

Biol.

1. Also called matrix . the homogeneous substance in which the fibers and cells of connective tissue are embedded.

2. Also called hyaloplasm . the clear portion of the cell cytoplasm; cytosol.

[ 1880-85 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .