membranous

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

Also spelled membraneous

US /ˈmɛm.bɹən.əs/ See IPA manual

Freq #170460

Meanings

1

adj
characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane)

Membranous gastritis.
2

adj
relating to or made of or similar to a membrane

Membranous lining.
3

adj
Thin, pliable, and often transparent.

The microcannon starts with a membranous polymer film.
4

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

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Synonyms

1 adj · characterized by formation... membrane-forming

Word family

Derived forms cartilagino-membranouscytomembranousendomembranousextramembranousintermembranousintramembranousjuxtamembranousmembran-membrano-membranouslymultimembranousmusculomembranous

Related forms nanomembranouspseudomembranous

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Phrases (1)

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membranous labyrinth
the system of membrane-lined sensory structures inside the bony chambers of the inner ear

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From Middle French membraneux; equivalent to membrane + -ous.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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