Alloplasmatic

/ˌæloʊplæzˈmætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or consisting of alloplasm; describing living material derived from another organism.

Etymology

Adjective form of 'alloplasm,' formed by adding the suffix '-atic' to create an adjective meaning 'of or relating to alloplasm.'

Kelly Says

Alloplasmatic terminology was used in debates about organ transplants and tissue grafts—terms like these show scientists working through the philosophical question of where 'you' end and 'not you' begins.

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