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noun
A pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants.
synonym: membrane.
is a specific kind of: animal tissue.
is a broader term that covers: trophoblast | chorioallantoic membrane, chorioallantois | web | Bowman's capsule, capsula glomeruli, glomerular capsule | axolemma | basilar membrane | fetal membrane | choroid, choroid coat | ciliary body | cornea | diaphragm, midriff | eardrum, myringa, tympanic membrane, tympanum | endocranium | endosteum | ependyma | fertilization membrane | hyaloid, hyaloid membrane | intima | iris | lamella | meninges, meninx | mucosa, mucous membrane | periosteum | perithelium | retina | sarcolemma | semipermeable membrane | serosa, serous membrane | synovial membrane, synovium | adventitia, tunic, tunica ... show more.
contains: phospholipid.
derivation: membrane-forming, membranous.
Dutch: membraan, vliesPolish: błona
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