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Membranous: meaning, definitions and examples

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membranous

 

[ หˆmษ›m.brษ™.nษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

flexible, sheathlike, thin

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น membranoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเฅ€เคจเฅเคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช membranรถs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membranosa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะผะฑั€ะฐะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚oniasty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่†œ็Šถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท membraneux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ membranoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zarla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง‰์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุดุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ membrรกnovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ membrรกnovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่†œ็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ membranski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ himnubundinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ›แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ memenli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.