Cell Wall

The outermost layer of a cell in most PLANTS; BACTERIA; FUNGI; and ALGAE. The cell wall is usually a rigid structure that lies external to the CELL MEMBRANE, and provides a protective barrier against physical or chemical agents.

Year introduced: 1967(1966)

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Tree Number(s): A11.284.183

MeSH Unique ID: D002473

Entry Terms:

• Cell Walls
• Wall, Cell
• Walls, Cell

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Anatomy Category
Cells
Cellular Structures
Cell Wall
Cell Wall Skeleton