sitoplasma
sitoplasmá with stress marks
cytoplasm
Usage Note
Sitoplasma is a scientific term adapted from English, referring to the fluid-filled interior of a cell excluding the nucleus. It is used exclusively in biology education and scientific writing — textbooks and academic lectures — where it is typically taught alongside related terms such as nukleyo and organela.
Examples
" Pinag-aralan namin ang sitoplasma. "
Natural Translation
We studied the cytoplasm.
Literal Translation
Studied we the cytoplasm.
" Pinag-aralan namin ang sitoplasma sa klase. "
Natural Translation
We studied the cytoplasm in class.
Literal Translation
Studied we the cytoplasm in class.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro na ang sitoplasma ang bahaging kinalalagyan ng mga organelo sa loob ng selula. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained that the cytoplasm is the part where the organelles are located inside the cell.
Literal Translation
Explained by teacher that the cytoplasm the part location of plural organelle in inside of cell.
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