basement membrane
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of basement membrane
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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It’s the type IV collagen in the basement membrane of my cochlea, or inner ear, that is abnormal and contributes to sensorineural hearing loss.
From Salon • Sep. 30, 2024
Isolectin B4 binds to α-d-galactose residues in the basement membrane secreted by endothelial cells, which surrounds pericytes.
From Nature • Apr. 4, 2014
The cells in the stratum basale bond to the dermis via intertwining collagen fibers, referred to as the basement membrane.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Overall, filtration is regulated by fenestrations in capillary endothelial cells, podocytes with filtration slits, membrane charge, and the basement membrane between capillary cells.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
On microscopical examination the gland shows a large number of closed tubular alveoli, lined by columnar epithelial cells, unsupported by a basement membrane, and filled with colloid or jelly-like material.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various
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