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membranous
(redirected from membranous pneumocyte)

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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 membranemembranous - 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 - characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane); "membranous gastritis"
unhealthy - not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers"
Translations
membranous [memˈbreɪnəs] ADJmembranoso
membranous
adjmembranartig


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