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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Supportive care can include things like oxygen, mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, intravenous fluids, medications to support blood pressure and flow and dialysis depending on the situation.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Scientists at Monash University in Australia have developed ultra-thin membranes that enable hydrogen fuel cells to operate at 482 °F (250 °C).
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Zinc and vitamin D also work together to strengthen physical barriers, such as the skin and the membranes of the respiratory tract, preventing germs from entering the body.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
After initially having no issues during the early stages of her pregnancy, things changed when Hernandez's membranes ruptured, and her water broke at 18 weeks.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Scientists at Monash University in Australia have developed ultra-thin membranes that enable hydrogen fuel cells to operate at 482 °F (250 °C).
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Zinc and vitamin D also work together to strengthen physical barriers, such as the skin and the membranes of the respiratory tract, preventing germs from entering the body.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
After initially having no issues during the early stages of her pregnancy, things changed when Hernandez's membranes ruptured, and her water broke at 18 weeks.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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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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