Term Name:	basement membrane
Synonyms:	basal lamina, basement lamina, lamina densa
Definition:	A collagen-containing extracellular matrix consisting of a thin layer of dense material found in various animal tissues interposed between the cells and the adjacent connective tissue. It consists of the basal lamina plus an associated layer of reticulin fibers.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005604]    QuickGO    AmiGO