transmembrane
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trans·mem·brane

adjective \(ˌ)tran(t)s-ˈmem-ˌbrān, (ˌ)tranz-\

Definition of TRANSMEMBRANE

: taking place or existing across a membrane <a transmembrane protein>

First Known Use of TRANSMEMBRANE

1944

trans·mem·brane

adjective \(ˈ)tran(t)s-ˈmem-ˌbrān, (ˈ)tranz-\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of TRANSMEMBRANE

: taking place, existing, or arranged from one side to the other of a membrane <a transmembrane potential> <transmembrane proteins>

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