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Cell Membrane.
Cell Membrane - as a noun
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
Example: "All cells have a cell membrane"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cytomembraneplasma membraneExample Sentences
"The cell membrane is a thin, flexible barrier that surrounds and protects the cell."
"The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell."
"The cell membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer."
"Damage to the cell membrane can disrupt cellular functions."
"Proteins embedded in the cell membrane play a crucial role in cell signaling."