Term Name: glycocalyx
Synonyms:
Definition: A carbohydrate rich layer at the outermost periphery of a cell.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0030112]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: external encapsulating structure
has subtype: capsule lysosomal glycocalyx platelet glycocalyx slime layer sperm glycocalyx stereocilium coat vascular endothelial glycocalyx