Meaning of PLASMA MEMBRANE

Pronunciation:			'plazmu'membreyn
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[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 membrane, cell wall
	See Also:		cell, semipermeable membrane
Biology Dictionary
	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.
Glossary
	Definition:		a structure that binds the cell but allows for the entry and exit of certain substances.