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membranous

memb·ra·nous

UK/ˈmɛm.bɹən.əs/ US/ˈmɛmbrʌnʌs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to or made of or similar to a membrane

  • “membranous lining”
2.

characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane)

  • “membranous gastritis”
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Origin

From Middle French membraneux; equivalent to membrane + -ous.

Phrases

  • acute membranous gingivitis

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