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amyloplast

noun am·y·lo·plast \ˈa-mə-(ˌ)lō-ˌplast\

Definition of AMYLOPLAST

:  a colorless plastid that forms and stores starch
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First Known Use of AMYLOPLAST

1882
Medical Dictionary

amyloplast

noun am·y·lo·plast \ˈam-ə-lō-ˌplast\

Medical Definition of AMYLOPLAST

:  a colorless starch-forming plastid

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