Membranous: meaning, definitions and examples
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membranous
[ หmษm.brษ.nษs ]
biological structure
Membranous refers to something that is related to or made of a membrane. In biology, it often describes structures that have a thin, flexible layer that can separate or protect different areas within an organism or cell.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The membranous organelle is crucial for cellular processes.
- In humans, the membranous tissue grows in the early stages of development.
- Some fish have a membranous structure that aids in their buoyancy.
Translations
Translations of the word "membranous" in other languages:
๐ต๐น membranoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเฅเคจเฅเคฎเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช membranรถs
๐ฎ๐ฉ membranosa
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตะผะฑัะฐะฝะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bลoniasty
๐ฏ๐ต ่็ถใฎ
๐ซ๐ท membraneux
๐ช๐ธ membranoso
๐น๐ท zarla
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุดุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ membrรกnovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ membrรกnovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่็ถ็
๐ธ๐ฎ membranski
๐ฎ๐ธ himnubundinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑาะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ memenli
๐ฒ๐ฝ membranoso
Etymology
The word 'membranous' originates from the Latin word 'membrana', which means 'membrane'. This Latin term is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *me- meaning 'to measure', which relates to the concept of a measuring or delimiting layer. The adoption of 'membranous' into the English language occurred in the 17th century, reflecting the increasing interest in anatomy and biology during that period. As scientific exploration expanded, so did the use of this term, particularly in medical and biological contexts, where it describes cellular structures crucial for various functions. The prefix 'membrane' emphasizes its relation to thin, pliable layers that can enclose or separate regions of biological entities.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,329, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15326 infirmity
- 15327 discredited
- 15328 slumped
- 15329 membranous
- 15330 rightfully
- 15331 annulled
- 15332 fondly
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