SINCE 1828
membranous
adjective
mem·bra·nous
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Definition of membranous
1
: of, relating to, or resembling membrane
2
: thin, pliable, and often somewhat transparent
membranous leaves
3
: characterized or accompanied by the formation of a usually abnormal membrane or membranous layer
membranous croup
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membranous
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Kids Definition of membranous
: made of or like membrane
membranous body tissue
membranous
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