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Definition of Membrane
1. Noun. A thin pliable sheet of material.
Generic synonyms: Flat Solid, Sheet
Derivative terms: Membranous
2. Noun. A pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants.
Specialized synonyms: Trophoblast, Chorioallantoic Membrane, Chorioallantois, Web, Bowman's Capsule, Capsula Glomeruli, Glomerular Capsule, Axolemma, Basilar Membrane, Fetal Membrane, Choroid, Choroid Coat, Ciliary Body, Cornea, Diaphragm, Midriff, Eardrum, Myringa, Tympanic Membrane, Tympanum, Endocranium, Endosteum, Ependyma, Fertilization Membrane, Hyaloid, Hyaloid Membrane, Intima, Iris, Lamella, Meninges, Meninx, Mucosa, Mucous Membrane, Periosteum, Perithelium, Retina, Sarcolemma, Semipermeable Membrane, Serosa, Serous Membrane, Synovial Membrane, Synovium, Adventitia, Tunic, Tunica
Generic synonyms: Animal Tissue
Terms within: Phospholipid
Derivative terms: Membranous
Definition of Membrane
1. n. A thin layer or fold of tissue, usually supported by a fibrous network, serving to cover or line some part or organ, and often secreting or absorbing certain fluids.
Definition of Membrane
1. Noun. A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments (usually in a plant or animal). ¹
2. Noun. A mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force. ¹
3. Noun. A flexible or semi-flexible covering or waterproofing whose primary function is to exclude water. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Membrane
1. a thin, pliable layer of tissue [n -S]
Medical Definition of Membrane
1. A thin layer of tissue which covers a surface, lines a cavity or divides a space or organ. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)