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membranous

adjective

UK/ˈmem.brə.nəs/
US/ˈmem.brə.nəs/

Definitions of membranous adjective

  1. medical

    Describing something that relates to or resembles a membrane.

    • The leaves of this plant have a membranous texture.

    • Scientists are studying the function of this membranous structure.

    • The surface of the eyeball is covered by a thin membranous layer.