plastid
English
editEtymology
editFrom German Plastid, from Ancient Greek πλαστός (plastós), verbal adjective of πλάσσω (plássō).
Noun
editplastid (plural plastids)
- (cytology) Any of various organelles found in the cells of plants and algae, often used for photosynthesis.
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Translations
editany of various organelles
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