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membranous

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(mem′brə nəs)

adjective

of, having the nature of, or like membrane
characterized by the forming of a membrane: said of some diseases

Origin: Fr membraneux < L membraneus

Also membranaceous

See membranous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Relating to, made of, or similar to a membrane.
Pathology Characterized by the formation of a membrane or a layer similar to a membrane.

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