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(plas-ma-mem-brane) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a thin layer that surrounds a cell. it controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Example Sentence

The plasma membrane regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

More Example Sentences

It helps the cell take in nutrients.

Synonyms

cell membrane; cytoplasmic membrane

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