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membranous
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As an adjective, membranous means having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane.
Meanings of membranous
5 meaningsadjective
anatomyzoologyHaving the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane.
medicineAccompanying the formation of a usually abnormal membrane or membranous layer.
Thin, pliable, and often transparent.
Relating to or made of or similar to a membrane
“membranous lining”
Characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane)
“membranous gastritis”
Similar: membrane-forming
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Synonyms by meaning
adjective: characterized by formation of a membrane (or something re…
membrane-forming
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