cell membrane — A thin flexible barrier that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell and controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A thin flexible barrier that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell and controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɛl ˈmɛmbreɪn/
Korean meaning: 세포의 세포질을 둘러싸고 물질의 출입을 조절하는 얇고 유연한 장벽
Korean pronunciation: 셀 **멤**브레인
Example Sentences
- The scientist discovered that chocolate molecules were too large to pass through the cell membrane, explaining why we can't inject happiness directly into our cells.
- The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell, much like a bouncer at an exclusive club.
- Damage to the cell membrane can lead to cell death and various diseases.
cell membrane
NOUN//sɛl ˈmɛmbreɪn//
A thin flexible barrier that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell and controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell
A thin flexible barrier that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell and controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell
The membrane train filters passengers at the brain station!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Cell은 라틴어 cella(작은 방)에서, membrane은 라틴어 membrana(양피지, 얇은 피부)에서 유래. 마치 작은 방을 둘러싼 얇은 벽지 같은 개념으로 명명되었다.
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📝Examples
“The scientist discovered that chocolate molecules were too large to pass through the cell membrane, explaining why we can't inject happiness directly into our cells.”
“The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell, much like a bouncer at an exclusive club.”
“Damage to the cell membrane can lead to cell death and various diseases.”
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