Similar term(s): plasma membrane.
The cell membrane is a fine structure that envelops a cell, separating the content of the cell from its surroundings.
It regulates the substances that can enter and leave the cell.
The membrane consists of a double layer of lipids in which proteins are embedded.
Source: GreenFacts
Deutsch: Zellmembran
Español: Membrana celular
Français: Membrane cellulaire