glycocalyx
noun
gly·co·ca·lyx
ˌglī-kō-ˈkā-liks also -ˈka- 
: a polysaccharide or glycoprotein covering on a cell surface
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“Glycocalyx.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/glycocalyx. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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