Term: cell membrane: a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like sodium or potassium or calcium) in and out of the cell
Broader: semipermeable membrane: a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecules to pass through but not others | Unrelated: nongovernmental organization: an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government
Broader: semipermeable membrane: a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecules to pass through but not others | Unrelated: crack addict: someone addicted to crack cocaine
Broader: semipermeable membrane: a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecules to pass through but not others | Unrelated: arc: a continuous portion of a circle
Broader: semipermeable membrane: a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecules to pass through but not others | Unrelated: pseudepigrapha: 52 texts written between 200 BC and AD 200 but ascribed to various prophets and kings in the Hebrew scriptures; many are apocalyptic in nature
Broader: semipermeable membrane: a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecules to pass through but not others | Unrelated: pocket mouse: any of various small nocturnal burrowing desert rodents with cheek pouches and long hind legs and tail
Broader: semipermeable membrane: a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecules to pass through but not others | Unrelated: trailing arbutus: low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers
Broader: semipermeable membrane: a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecules to pass through but not others | Unrelated: intermittent claudication: lameness due to pain in leg muscles because the blood supply is inadequate; pain subsides with rest
Broader: semipermeable membrane: a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecules to pass through but not others | Unrelated: stock purchase plan: an organized plan for employees of a company to buy shares of its stock
Broader: semipermeable membrane: a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecules to pass through but not others | Unrelated: priodontes: solely the giant armadillo
Broader: semipermeable membrane: a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecules to pass through but not others | Unrelated: queensland hemp: herb widely distributed in tropics and subtropics used for forage and medicinally as a demulcent and having a fine soft bast stronger than jute; sometimes an aggressive weed