serolemma

/sɛroʊˈlɛmə/ (ser-oh-LEM-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

The boundary or outer layer of a cell, especially the plasma membrane, viewed in an electron microscope.

“The serolemma of the cell was observed under high magnification to study its structure.”

Synonyms

  • cell membrane
  • plasma membrane

Antonyms

  • cytoplasm