Associations to the word «Membranous»

Wiktionary

MEMBRANOUS, adjective. Having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane.
MEMBRANOUS, adjective. Accompanying the formation of a membrane.
MEMBRANOUS, adjective. Thin, pliable, and often transparent.

Dictionary definition

MEMBRANOUS, adjective. Relating to or made of or similar to a membrane; "membranous lining".
MEMBRANOUS, adjective. Characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane); "membranous gastritis".

Wise words

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