ground substance

ground sub·stance

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Definitions of ground substance words

noun ground substance Also called matrix. the homogeneous substance in which the fibers and cells of connective tissue are embedded. 1
noun ground substance Also called hyaloplasm. the clear portion of the cell cytoplasm; cytosol. 1

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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