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/

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.