membranous

English

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Etymology

From Middle French membraneux;[1] equivalent to membrane + -ous.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɛm.bɹən.əs/
  • Rhymes: -ɛmbɹənəs

Adjective

membranous (comparative more membranous, superlative most membranous)

  1. (anatomy, zoology) Having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane.
  2. (medicine) Accompanying the formation of a usually abnormal membrane or membranous layer.
  3. Thin, pliable, and often transparent.

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References

  1. Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “membranous”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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