A thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like sodium or potassium or calcium) in and out of the cell. Synonyms: cytomembrane, plasma membrane.
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Words linked to "Cell membrane" : cell, semipermeable membrane, cytomembrane |
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