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plasmalemma

Pronunciation: /ˈplazməˌlɛmə/
Definition of plasmalemma

noun

Biology
  • a plasma membrane which bounds a cell, especially one immediately within the wall of a plant cell.

Derivatives

plasmalemmal

adjective

Origin:

1920s: from plasma + Greek lemma 'rind'

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Definition of plasmalemma in the US English dictionary
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