Term Name: extracellular region
Synonyms: extracellular
Definition: The space external to the outermost structure of a cell. For cells without external protective or external encapsulating structures this refers to space outside of the plasma membrane. This term covers the host cell environment outside an intracellular parasite.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005576]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
has parts: apoplast blood microparticle external encapsulating structure extracellular membrane-bounded organelle extracellular membraneless organelle extracellular organelle extracellular protein-containing complex extracellular vesicle extrahaustorial matrix extraorganismal space female germline ring canal inner rim female germline ring canal outer rim hyaluranon cable mucus layer periplasmic space perisynaptic space perivitelline space synaptic cleft
is a type of: cellular anatomical structure
inverse occurs_in: extracellular amino acid transport extracellular negative regulation of signal transduction extracellular regulation of signal transduction extracellular transport