First Known Use: 15th century
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membrane
noun mem·brane \ˈmem-ˌbrān\
: a thin sheet or layer; especially : a thin sheet or layer of tissue that is part of a plant or an animal's body
Full Definition of MEMBRANE
1
: a thin soft pliable sheet or layer especially of animal or plant origin
2
: a piece of parchment forming part of a roll
— mem·braned \ˈmem-ˌbrānd\ adjective
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Origin of MEMBRANE
Middle English, from Latin membrana skin, parchment, from membrum
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membrane
noun mem·brane \ˈmem-ˌbrān\
Definition of MEMBRANE for Kids
: a thin soft flexible layer especially of animal or plant tissue <mucous membranes>
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membrane
noun mem·brane \ˈmem-ˌbrān\
Medical Definition of MEMBRANE
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
—mem·braned \ˈmem-ˌbrānd\ adjective
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