membrane
noun
mem·brane
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Definition of membrane
1
: a thin soft pliable sheet or layer especially of animal or plant origin
2
: a piece of parchment forming part of a roll
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Other Words from membrane
membraned
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of membrane in a Sentence
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Julius and his colleagues revealed how cell-membrane proteins called transient receptor potential (TRP) channels are involved in the perception of pain and heat or cold, as well as their role in inflammation and pain hypersensitivity. — Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, "What Chili Peppers Can Teach Us about Pain," 5 Sep. 2019 Stronger membranes form better protective barriers to keep germs out of your bloodstream. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "4 Health Benefits of Corn," 12 Aug. 2019 After Deja was given antibiotics, she was placed in the intensive care unit and diagnosed with pneumococcal meningitis, which is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. — al.com, "‘Her strength was amazing’: After daughter’s death, Alabama mother continues her legacy through charity," 18 July 2019 The newfound fossil, unveiled today in the journal Nature, is just the second feathered dinosaur found with signs of large membranes on its wings. — National Geographic, "New species of bat-wing dinosaur discovered," 8 May 2019 Meningitis is another inflammatory condition, this time of the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord. — Korin Miller, SELF, "5 Possible Causes Behind That Annoying Neck Pain," 18 Sep. 2018 The researchers made a couple of very thin silicon nitride membranes that were next to each other. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, "Edge on cooling from nanostructure beats physical limit," 11 Sep. 2018 Read the Label Before Drying Some types of waterproof-breathable membranes should never go into the dryer, while some DWRs revitalize best with heat—read the label for drying instructions. — Ryan Stuart, Outside Online, "Tips to Make Your Rain Gear Last Forever," 31 May 2018 Cut on either side of membrane to remove each segment from orange; place segments in large bowl. — Good Housekeeping, "Raspberry-Almond Trifle," 2 Nov. 2011These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'membrane.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for membrane
membrane
noun
English Language Learners Definition of membrane
: a thin sheet or layer
especially
: a thin sheet or layer of tissue that is part of a plant or an animal's body
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membrane
noun
mem·brane
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Kids Definition of membrane
: a thin soft flexible layer especially of animal or plant tissue
mucous membranes
membrane
noun
mem·brane
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Medical Definition of membrane
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: a thin soft pliable sheet or layer especially of animal or plant origin
2
: a limiting protoplasmic surface or interface — see nuclear membrane, plasma membrane
Other Words from membrane
membraned
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adjective
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adjective
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