Term Name:	membrane raft
Synonyms:	GEM domain, glycolipid-enriched membrane domain, lipid raft
Definition:	Any of the small (10-200 nm), heterogeneous, highly dynamic, sterol- and sphingolipid-enriched membrane domains that compartmentalize cellular processes. Small rafts can sometimes be stabilized to form larger platforms through protein-protein and protein-lipid interactions.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0045121]    QuickGO    AmiGO