plastid

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From German Plastid, from Ancient Greek πλαστός (plastós), verbal adjective of πλάσσω (plássō).

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plastid (plural plastids)

  1. (cytology) Any of various organelles found in the cells of plants and algae, often used for photosynthesis.
    Synonym: plastidium

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