peri·plasm
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Definition of periplasm
: the region in a gram-negative bacterium between the plasma membrane and an outer surrounding membrane that contains especially enzymes and a thin layer of peptidoglycan
Other Words from periplasm
periplasmic
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ˌper-ə-ˈplaz-mik
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adjective
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adjective
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“Periplasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periplasm. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.
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