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Membrane

/ˈmɛm.bɹeɪn/ · noun

Meaning

(anatomy, zootomy) A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (anatomy, zootomy) A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments.
  2. A piece of parchment forming part of a roll.

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What does membrane mean?

Membrane means (anatomy, zootomy) A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments..

What is a synonym for membrane?

Common synonyms include tissue layer.

What is the opposite of membrane?

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How do you use membrane in a sentence?

Use membrane where its definition matches the intended context.

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