Term Name: | nuclear outer membrane |
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Synonyms: | nucleus outer envelope, perinuclear membrane |
Definition: | The outer, i.e. cytoplasm-facing, lipid bilayer of the nuclear envelope; continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum of the cell and sometimes studded with ribosomes. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005640] QuickGO AmiGO |