membranous

American  

[mem-bruh-nuhs] / ˈmɛm brə nəs /

Also membranaceous

adjective

1. consisting of, of the nature of, or resembling membrane.

2. characterized by the formation of a membrane.

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membranous British  

/ mɛmˈbreɪnəs, ˌmɛmbrəˈneɪʃəs, mɛmˈbreɪnɪəs, ˈmɛmbrənəs /

adjective

1. of or relating to a membrane

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membranous Scientific  

/ mĕm′brə-nəs /

1. Relating to, made of, or similar to a membrane.

2. Characterized by the formation of a membrane or a layer like a membrane.

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Other Word Forms

• intermembranous adjective
• membranously adverb
• semimembranous adjective
• submembranaceous adjective
• submembranous adjective

Etymology

Origin of membranous

1590–1600; membrane + -ous; compare French membraneux

Example Sentences

ZIP7 is also the only zinc transporter found in the endoplasmic reticulum, a membranous structure where a cell makes proteins destined for the outer membrane of the cell or for secretion out of the cell.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2024

The organelles consist of stacks of membranous sacs that process and package proteins so that they can be transported to other parts of the cell or excreted from the cell.

From Science Daily • Feb. 29, 2024

These ailments include myocarditis, neuromyelitis optica, primary membranous nephropathy and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

From Scientific American • Sep. 8, 2021

“Every membranous violet smear on the gritty toilet paper was proof to me that I existed. … All day I flitted from bodily need to bodily need.”

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2018

Between the echoing blasts of fireworks, I discerned a flapping sound like the unfurling of membranous wings.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros