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Extracellular
polymeric material produced by some bacteria. Term
initially applied to the polysaccharide matrix excreted
by epithelial cells forming a coating on the surface
of epithelial tissue. General term for polysaccharide
compounds outside the bacterial cell wall. Also
called slime layer, EPS, or matrix polymer. (See
EPS.)
From: http://www.erc.montana.edu/Res-Lib99-SW/glossary/gmicro.html |
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