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
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cell membrane::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cytomembrane, plasma membrane |
| Type of | semipermeable membrane |
all cells have a cell membrane.
