plasmalemma

[ plaz-muh-lem-uh ]

noun

, Cell Biology.

, plural plas·ma·lem·mas.

1. cell membrane.

plasmalemma

/ ˌplæzməˈlɛmə /

noun

1. other names for cell membrane

Word History and Origins

Origin of plasmalemma¹

1920–25; plasma + Greek lémma husk ( lemma ² )