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trans⋅mem⋅brane

  [trans-mem-breyn, tranz-]
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–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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trans·mem·brane   (trāns-měm'brān, trānz-)   
adj.  Passing or occurring across a membrane.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: trans·mem·brane
Pronunciation: (')tran(t)s-'mem-"brAn, (')tranz-
Function: adjective
: taking place, existing, or arranged from oneside to the other of a membrane transmembrane potential> <transmembrane proteins>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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transmembrane trans·mem·brane (trāns-měm'brān, trānz-)
adj.
Passing or occurring across a membrane.

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