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Definition of Plastid

1. Noun. Any of various small particles in the cytoplasm of the cells of plants and some animals containing pigments or starch or oil or protein.

Definition of Plastid

1. n. A formative particle of albuminous matter; a monad; a cytode. See the Note under Morphon.

Definition of Plastid

1. Noun. (biology) Any of various organelles found in the cells of plants and algae, often concerned with photosynthesis ¹

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Definition of Plastid

1. a structure in plant cells [n -S]

Medical Definition of Plastid

1. Type of plant cell organelle, surrounded by a double membrane and often containing elaborate internal membrane systems. Partially autonomous, containing some DNA, RNA and ribosomes and reproducing itself by binary fission. Includes amyloplasts, chloroplasts, chromoplasts, etioplasts, leucoplasts, proteinoplasts and elaioplasts. Develop from proplastids. (31 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plastid

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