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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell biology
  3. cell physiology
  4. plasmolysis

Preferred term

plasmolysis

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Shrinkage or contraction of the cytoplasm away from the wall of a living plant or bacterial cell, due to outward osmotic flow of water.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/23428

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