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has gloss(noun) a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
tissue layer, membrane
lexicalizationeng: membrane
lexicalizationeng: tissue layer
subclass of(noun) the tissue in the bodies of animals
animal tissue
has subclass(noun) the membrane that forms the wall of the blastocyst in early development; aids implantation in the uterine wall; "after implantation of the blastocyst in the uterine wall the trophoblast divides into two layers, the chorion and the placenta"
trophoblast
has subclass(noun) the very vascular fetal membrane composed of the fused chorion and adjacent wall of the allantois
chorioallantois, chorioallantoic membrane
has subclass(noun) membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds and mammals
web
has subclass(noun) thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron
Bowman's capsule, glomerular capsule, capsula glomeruli
has subclass(noun) outer membrane covering an axon
axolemma
has subclass(noun) a membrane in the cochlea that supports the organ of Corti
basilar membrane
has subclass(noun) any membrane that functions for the protection or nourishment or respiration or excretion of a developing fetus
fetal membrane
has subclass(noun) a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera; a dark pigmentation minimizes the scattering of light inside the eye
choroid coat, choroid
has subclass(noun) the part of the tunic of the eye between the choroid coat and the iris; "the ciliary body produces aqueous humor"
ciliary body
has subclass(noun) the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
cornea
has subclass(noun) (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration
midriff, diaphragm
has subclass(noun) the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
eardrum, tympanum, tympanic membrane, myringa
has subclass(noun) membrane lining the inside of the skull
endocranium
has subclass(noun) vascular membrane that lines the inner surface of long bones
endosteum
has subclass(noun) thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricles of the brain and the spinal cord canal
ependyma
has subclass(noun) the membrane that forms around a fertilized ovum and prevents penetration by additional spermatozoon
fertilization membrane
has subclass(noun) the transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina
hyaloid membrane, hyaloid
has subclass(noun) the innermost membrane of an organ (especially the inner lining of an artery or vein or lymphatic vessel)
intima
has subclass(noun) muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye
iris
has subclass(noun) a thin membrane that is one of the calcified layers that form bones
lamella
has subclass(noun) a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord
meninges, meninx
has subclass(noun) mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
mucosa, mucous membrane
has subclass(noun) a dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones (except at their extremities) and serving as an attachment for tendons and muscles; contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the enclosed bone
periosteum
has subclass(noun) tissue layer around small blood vessels
perithelium
has subclass(noun) the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve
retina
has subclass(noun) an extensible membrane enclosing the contractile substance of a muscle fiber
sarcolemma
has subclass(noun) a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecules to pass through but not others
semipermeable membrane
has subclass(noun) a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid
serosa, serous membrane
has subclass(noun) a thin membrane in synovial (freely moving) joints that lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid
synovial membrane, synovium
has subclass(noun) an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
tunica, tunic, adventitia
Meaning
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Bengali
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Bulgarian
lexicalizationbul: мембрана
lexicalizationbul: Мембрана
Catalan
lexicalizationcat: membrana
Czech
lexicalizationces: membrána
Mandarin Chinese
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Danish
lexicalizationdan: membran
German
lexicalizationdeu: Membran
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Modern Greek (1453-)
lexicalizationell: υμένας
lexicalizationell: μεμβράνη/υμένας
lexicalizationell: μεμβράνη
Esperanto
lexicalizationepo: membrano
Estonian
lexicalizationest: diafragma
lexicalizationest: membaan
Basque
lexicalizationeus: mintz
Finnish
lexicalizationfin: mineraalin pintakerros
lexicalizationfin: soluketto
lexicalizationfin: kalvo
lexicalizationfin: kalvo, soluketto, mineraalin pintakerros
French
lexicalizationfra: membrane
Serbo-Croatian
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Croatian
lexicalizationhrv: opna
lexicalizationhrv: membrana
lexicalizationhrv: membrána
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Hungarian
lexicalizationhun: membrán
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Armenian
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Italian
lexicalizationita: membrana
Georgian
lexicalizationkat: აპკი
lexicalizationkat: მემბრანა
Korean
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Latin
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Dutch
lexicalizationnld: vlies
lexicalizationnld: membraan
Norwegian Bokmål
lexicalizationnob: membran
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Norwegian
lexicalizationnor: membran
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Occitan (post 1500)
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Ottoman Turkish (1500-1928)
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Polish
lexicalizationpol: membrana
lexicalizationpol: błona
Portuguese
lexicalizationpor: membrana
Moldavian
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Russian
lexicalizationrus: мембрана
lexicalizationrus: пленка
Slovak
lexicalizationslk: membrána
Slovenian
lexicalizationslv: membrana
lexicalizationslv: opna
lexicalizationslv: opna, membrana
Castilian
lexicalizationspa: membrana
Swedish
lexicalizationswe: membran
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has part:substance(noun) any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes
phospholipid

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