outer membrane bounded periplasmic space, outer membrane-enclosed periplasmic space
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Definition
The region between the inner (cytoplasmic or plasma) membrane and outer membrane of organisms with two membranes such as Gram negative bacteria. These periplasmic spaces are relatively thick and contain a thin peptidoglycan layer (PGL), also referred to as a thin cell wall.
Source:
GOC:mtg_sensu,
GOC:mlg