Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

endomembrane

American  
[en-doh-mem-breyn] / ˈɛn doʊˌmɛm breɪn /

noun

Cell Biology.
  1. the outer membrane of any of the organelles within the cell.


Etymology

Origin of endomembrane

endo- + membrane

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The nuclear membrane is not a part of the endomembrane system as the endoplasmic reticulum is a separate organelle of the cell.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

The endomembrane system processes and ships proteins specified by the nucleus.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

The nuclear membrane is considered a part of the endomembrane system as it is continuous with the Golgi body.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

Is the nuclear membrane part of the endomembrane system?

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

The endomembrane system includes the nuclear envelope, the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vesicles, as well as the plasma membrane.

From Textbooks Apr. 25, 2013

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training