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MEMBRANOUS
membranous, membrane-forming
(adjective) characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane); “membranous gastritis”
membranous
(adjective) relating to or made of or similar to a membrane; “membranous lining”
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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