bleb

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A bubble, such as in paint or glass.

2. 2

   A large vesicle or bulla, usually containing a serous fluid.

3. 3

   An irregular bulge in the plasma membrane of a cell undergoing apoptosis.

   • Figure 4.20 reveals blebs on the surface of a bacterial cell. In many instances, these blebs are released from the cell into the surrounding media.
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   1. 4

      A bubble-like inclusion of one mineral within another.

   2. 5

      To form, or cause the formation of, blebs.

      • And there, while big drops bow the grassy stems, / And bleb the withering hay with pearly gems,/ Dimple the brook, and patter in the leaves, / The song or tale ah hour's restraint relieves.
      • Cells were blebbed by brief exposure (5-20 s) to 2 M NaCl-NaOH (pH 10.0) and then labeled with rhodamine-conjugated Fab fragments.

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