Anatomy

Cell Membrane

The lipid- and protein-containing, selectively permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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Abstract

The lipid- and protein-containing, selectively permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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11 entry terms
  • Cytoplasmic Membrane
  • Plasma Membrane
  • Cell Membranes
  • Cytoplasmic Membranes
  • Membrane, Cell
  • Membrane, Cytoplasmic
  • Membrane, Plasma
  • Membranes, Cell
  • Membranes, Cytoplasmic
  • Membranes, Plasma
  • Plasma Membranes

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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coordinate with specific cell /ultrastruct; permitted with micro-organisms

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65(64)

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  1. A11w.284w.149w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cell Membrane. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002462. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002462
  2. Cell Membrane. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_membrane
  3. Cell Membrane. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29548