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mem⋅bra⋅nous

  [mem-bruh-nuhs]
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–adjective
1. consisting of, of the nature of, or resembling membrane.
2. characterized by the formation of a membrane.
Also, mem⋅bra⋅na⋅ceous  [mem-bruh-ney-shuhs] .

Origin:
1590–1600; membrane + -ous; cf. F membraneux

Related forms:
mem⋅bra⋅nous⋅ly, adverb
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mem·bra·nous   (měm'brə-nəs)   
adj.  

  1. Relating to, made of, or similar to a membrane.

  2. Pathology Characterized by the formation of a membrane or a layer similar to a membrane.

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Main Entry: mem·bra·nous
Pronunciation: 'mem-br&-n&s
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or resembling membranes membranous lining>
2 : characterized or accompanied by the formation of a usually abnormal membrane or membranous layer <membranous gastritis><membranous croup> —mem·bra·nous·ly adverb
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membranous mem·bra·nous (měm'brə-nəs)
adj.

  1. Relating to, made of, or similar to a membrane.

  2. Characterized by the formation of a membrane or a layer similar to a membrane.

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membranous   (měm'brə-nəs)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. Relating to, made of, or similar to a membrane.

  2. Characterized by the formation of a membrane or a layer like a membrane.


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