Cytosol vs. Cytoplasm

Cytosolnoun

(cytology) The aqueous solution of a cell's cytoplasm, consisting of water, organic molecules and inorganic ions.

Cytosolnoun

The soluble components of the fluid matter enclosed within the cellular membrane; the portion of the cytoplasm which remains after removal of particulate components.

Cytosolnoun

the aqueous part of the cytoplasm within which various particles and organelles are suspended

Cytosol

The cytosol, also known as cytoplasmic matrix or groundplasm, is one of the liquids found inside cells (intracellular fluid (ICF)). It is separated into compartments by membranes.

Cytoplasmnoun

(cytology) The contents of a cell except for the nucleus. It includes cytosol, organelles, vesicles, and the cytoskeleton.

Cytoplasmnoun

The substance of the body of a cell, as distinguished from the karyoplasma, or substance of the nucleus.

Cytoplasmnoun

the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus

Cytoplasm

In cell biology, the cytoplasm is all of the material within a eukaryotic cell, enclosed by the cell membrane, except for the cell nucleus. The material inside the nucleus and contained within the nuclear membrane is termed the nucleoplasm.