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membranous

/ˈmɛm.brə.nəs/

/ˈmɛm.breɪ.nəs/

Translations

membranousadjective

more membranous

Comp.

most membranous

Super.

/ˈmɛm.brə.nəs/

/ˈmɛm.breɪ.nəs/

membraneuxSe dit d’un élément qui a la nature, l’aspect ou la finesse d’une membrane ; usuel en biologie et en anatomie.

The membranous wings of the insect were delicate and translucent.

Les ailes membraneuses de l’insecte étaient délicates et translucides.

Additional translations

membranaireTerme plus technique, surtout en anatomie, biologie ou pathologie.

Synonyms

membranousadjective

Relating to, resembling, or having the characteristics of a membrane.

The membranous wings of the insect were delicate and translucent.

Thin, pliable, and often transparent, like a membrane.

The membranous texture of the fabric made it ideal for lightweight clothing.

Of or relating to biological or pathological membranes, especially mucous membranes that line body cavities and organs.

Membranous nephropathy involves the thickening of the glomerular basement membrane.