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NALT Full

Preferred term

erythrocyte membrane

Type

Topic

Definition

The semi-permeable outer structure of a red blood cell. It is known as a red cell 'ghost' after hemolysis.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2018
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

cell membranes

Related concepts

erythrocytes

Synonyms

erythrocyte cytoskeleton
erythrocyte ghost
red blood cell membrane
red cell ghost

In other languages

membrana eritrocitaria

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/316659

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