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membranous

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mem·bra·nous  (mmbr-ns)
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.
membranous [ˈmɛmbrənəs mɛmˈbreɪnəs], membraneous [mɛmˈbreɪnɪəs], membranaceous [ˌmɛmbrəˈneɪʃəs]
adj
of or relating to a membrane
membranously  adv
membranous  (mmbr-ns)
1. Relating to, made of, or similar to a membrane.
2. Characterized by the formation of a membrane or a layer like a membrane.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.membranous - relating to or made of or similar to a membrane; "membranous lining"
2.membranous - characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane); "membranous gastritis"
membrane-forming
unhealthy - not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers"
Translations
membranous [memˈbreɪnəs] ADJ → membranoso
membranous
adj → membranartig


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