Term Name: cell periphery
Synonyms:
Definition: The broad region around and including the plasma membrane of a cell, encompassing the cell cortex (inside the cell), the plasma membrane, and any external encapsulating structures.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0071944]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
has parts: cell cortex external encapsulating structure plasma membrane
is a type of: cellular anatomical structure