cytosol n 1: the aqueous part of the cytoplasm within which various particles and organelles are suspended
cytosol \cy"to*sol\ (s[imac]"t[-o]*s[add]l or s[imac]"t[-o]*s[o^]l), n. (Biology) The soluble components of the fluid matter enclosed within the cellular membrane; the portion of the cytoplasm which remains after removal of particulate components. [PJC]