Term Name:	Maurer's cleft
Synonyms:	Maurers cleft
Definition:	A disk-like structure that appears at the periphery of a red blood cell infected by an apicomplexan parasite, characterized by a translucent lumen and an electron-dense coat of variable thickness; often appears to be tethered to the host cell membrane by fibrous connections with the erythrocyte cytoskeleton.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0020036]    QuickGO    AmiGO