membrane
noun
mem·brane
ˈmem-ˌbrān 
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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The exterior membrane of a dunnart ovum, which is about 0.2 millimetres in diameter, turns out to be very difficult to penetrate, Ord explained.
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
And while really hard, persistent rain demands the reliability of a waterproof-breathable membrane, high levels of activity, and changing conditions work better without one.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2025
The gentle, hands-on technique focuses on the membranes and fluid of the craniosacral system, with the aim of releasing tension in the muscles, membranes, and fascia.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Best says that around 10% of his recovery gets trashed because the water permeates the membrane of the ball, causing the gases inside to expand.
—Don Riddell, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
And while really hard, persistent rain demands the reliability of a waterproof-breathable membrane, high levels of activity, and changing conditions work better without one.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2025
The gentle, hands-on technique focuses on the membranes and fluid of the craniosacral system, with the aim of releasing tension in the muscles, membranes, and fascia.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Best says that around 10% of his recovery gets trashed because the water permeates the membrane of the ball, causing the gases inside to expand.
—Don Riddell, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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membrane
noun
mem·brane
ˈmem-ˌbrān
: a thin soft flexible sheet or layer especially of a plant or animal part (as a cell, tissue, or organ)
membranous
adjective
ˈmem-brə-nəs
Medical Definition
membrane
noun
mem·brane
ˈmem-ˌbrān
1
: 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
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