Oplasm
Oplasm refers to a hypothetical substance proposed in early 20th-century scientific thought to be the material basis of life. The concept was an attempt to explain the fundamental differences between living organisms and non-living matter. Proponents of ooplasm suggested that this unique substance possessed specific properties that allowed for self-organization, reproduction, and other vital functions. It was often envisioned as a complex, dynamic fluid or gel within cells, distinct from the more conventional protoplasm.
The idea of ooplasm gained some traction among biologists and philosophers seeking to reconcile mechanistic and