periplasm

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Pronunciation

/ˈpɛr əˌplæz əm/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

In Gram positive bacteria: the region located between the outer surface of the cytoplasmic membrane and the cell wall.

In Gram negative bacteria: the region located between the outer surface of the cytoplasmic membrane and the inner surface of the outer membrane.

Etymology

Greek from, perí & plásma

periplasm
Accepted term: 02-Mar-2016