transmembrane

[trans-mem-breyn, tranz-]

trans·mem·brane

[trans-mem-breyn, tranz-]
adjective Biology.
occurring across a membrane, as an electric potential or the transport of ions or gases.

Origin:
1940–45; trans- + membrane
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Transmembrane is always a great word to know.
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the cell produced by the union of two gametes before it undergoes cleavage or cell division
a process that results in differential reproduction among a population so that the inheritable traits of only certain individuals are passed on
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transmembrane trans·mem·brane (trāns-měm'brān, trānz-)
adj.
Passing or occurring across a membrane.

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