Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Membrane.
How to pronounce membrane:
US
Membrane - as a noun
A thin pliable sheet of material
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- trophoblast
- chorioallantoic membrane
- chorioallantois
- web
- bowman's capsule
- capsula glomeruli
- glomerular capsule
- axolemma
- basilar membrane
- fetal membrane
- choroid
- choroid coat
- ciliary body
- cornea
- diaphragm
- midriff
- eardrum
- myringa
- tympanic membrane
- tympanum
- endocranium
- endosteum
- ependyma
- fertilization membrane
- hyaloid
- hyaloid membrane
- intima
- iris
- lamella
- meninges
- meninx
- mucosa
- mucous membrane
- periosteum
- perithelium
- retina
- sarcolemma
- semipermeable membrane
- serosa
- serous membrane
- synovial membrane
- synovium
- adventitia
- tunic
- tunica
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Example Sentences
"The cell membrane is a semipermeable barrier that surrounds the cell."
"The eardrum is a thin membrane that vibrates when sound waves hit it."
"The baby was born with a small hole in its heart membrane."
"The frog's skin has a thin membrane that allows it to breathe through its skin."
"The virus can penetrate the host's cell membrane and enter the cell."
Word Game Points
Is MEMBRANE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, membrane is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MEMBRANE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is MEMBRANE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, membrane is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMEMBRANE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is MEMBRANE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, membrane is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMEMBRANE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
