bilayer
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bi·lay·er
(bī′lā′ər)n.
A structure, such as a film or membrane, consisting of two molecular layers: a phospholipid bilayer.
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bilayer
(ˈbaɪˌleɪə)n
(Biology) a cell membrane consisting of two layers
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bi•lay•er
(ˈbaɪˌleɪ ər)n.
a structure composed of two molecular layers, esp. of phospholipids in cellular membranes.
[1960–65]
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