| Pronunciation: | | sel 'membreyn
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[n] a thin membrane around the cytoplasm of a cell; controls passage of substances in and out of the cell |
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| | Synonyms: | | cell wall, plasma membrane |
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| | See Also: | | cell, semipermeable membrane |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The membrane that surrounds a cell's cytoplasm, separating it from the environment. It consists of a double layer of phospholipids and has proteins embedded in it. |
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