"Plasmolyze" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To cause a plant cell to shrink or contract due to water loss, usually to demonstrate the effect of osmosis in an experiment or biological study.
Plasmodiophora refers to a genus of protozoan parasites that are obligate, fungal-feeding parasites, specifically Myzozoa fungi-like protists.
Plasmodiophoraceae is a family of fungi, specifically parasitic rhizopodos that belong to the classchytridiomycetes, of order Plasmodiophorales. They are pyramidal and typically about 5–20 μm in diameter and are characterized by the presence of plasmodia (an amoeba-like or granular protoplasmic mass of the organism) throughout their body.
Plasmogamy is a term used in biology, particularly in the field of cell biology. It refers to the fusion of the plasma (also known as the cytoplasm) of two cells to form a single cell, often in the process of cell division or conjugation.In simpler terms, plasmogamy is the merging of two cells' cytoplasmic contents to create a new cell, which eventually divides to produce offspring cells.This process is an important part of the life cycle of certain organisms, such as fungi and protists, and is a key step in their reproduction and development.
A plasmaogen is a substance that can induce the formation of thrombin from its natural precursor, prothrombin.
Plasmolysis is the process by which a cell shrinks as it loses water, either due to a decrease in the osmotic pressure of the surrounding environment or as a result of increased salt concentration. This process is also known as dehydration, but it's more accurate in the context of plant cells. It's the opposite process of plasmogamy.
A plasmon is a quasiparticle that arises from the quantization of the collective oscillations of electrons at the interface between two materials with different dielectric constants, or in a conductor's bulk.
Plasmons are collective excitations in a conductor, caused by the quantized oscillations of free electrons at the interface between two materials with different electrical conductivities, such as a metal and an insulator. They can be thought of as a localized, self-sustaining wave of oscillating electrons that propagate through the material.In essence, plasmons are like a "quantum ripple" on the surface of a conductor, where the oscillating electrons behave as a collective entity. These ripples can be excited by various means, such as light, and can exhibit unique properties, such as wavelength scaling with frequency, which is equivalent to the properties of light waves.Plasmons have many potential applications in fields like electronics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology, due to their unique optical and electrical properties.
Plasmoptysis refers to the expectoration (spitting up) of blood or a bloody sputum, often associated with lung disease, such as tuberculosis. It can also refer to the spitting up of frothy or foamy mucus, which can be a sign of various lung conditions.
Plasmodiosis, also known as extracorporeal plasmodiosis, is an infection caused by the Plasmodium parasite. It occurs in animals, including humans who handle, eat, or work with infected animals, such as zoo or laboratory workers.