MEMBRANOUS

membranous, membrane-forming

(adjective) characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane); ā€œmembranous gastritisā€

membranous

(adjective) relating to or made of or similar to a membrane; ā€œmembranous liningā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

membranous (comparative more membranous, superlative most membranous)

Having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane.

Accompanying the formation of a membrane.

Thin, pliable, and often transparent.

Source: Wiktionary


Mem"bra*nous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. membraneux.]

1. Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, membrane; as, a membranous covering or lining.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: Membranaceous. Membranous croup (Med.), true croup. See Croup.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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