The outer membrane of a cell.
<cell biology> The external, limiting lipid bilayer membrane of cells. ... (31 Dec 1997) ... 
the membrane that encloses a cell, composed of phospholipids, glycolipids, cholesterol, and proteins. The primary structure is a lipid bilayer. Phospholipid molecules have an electrically charged “head” that attracts water and a hydrocarbon “tail” that repels water. These molecules line up side by side in two ...
The thin structure enclosing the cytoplasm, composed of phospholipid and protein, in a bio-molecular leaflet structure.The external, limiting lipid bilayer membrane of cells.
Type: Term Synonyms: cell membrane
Outer membrane of a cell, sometimes called the cell membrane. The term plasma membrane is used more frequently when discussing prokaryotes.