membranous Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective relating to or made of or similar to a membrane
- membranous lining
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adjective satellite characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane)
membrane-forming.
- membranous gastritis
WordNet
Mem"bra*nous adjective
Etymology
Cf. F.Definitions
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Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, membrane; as, a .membranous covering or lining -
(Bot.) Membranaceous.