PLASMIC
Etymology
Adjective
plasmic (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to plasma.
Anagrams
• psalmic
Source: Wiktionary
Plas"mic, a.
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or connected with, plasma; plasmatic.
Definition: A piece of DNA, usually circular, functioning as part of the
genetic material of a cell, not integrated with the chromosome and
replicating independently of the chromosome, but transferred, like
the chromosome, to subsequent generations. In bacteria, plasmids
often carry the genes for antibiotic resistance; they are exploited
in genetic engineering as the vehicles for introduction of extraneous
DNA into cells, to alter the genetic makeup of the cell. The cells
thus altered may produce desirable proteins which are extracted and
used; in the case of genetically altered plant cells, the altered
cells may grow into complete plants with changed properties, as for
example, increased resistance to disease. .
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition