Membrane synonyms
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One that lays:
A covering or receptacle resembling this, as the membrane around a muscle, a leaf base enveloping a stem of grass, etc.
A thin flake, scale, or layer, as of metal or animal tissue
film (related)
A similar membrane of certain invertebrates, esp. insects
chorion
The outer membrane or shell of the eggs of insects and other invertebrates
The partition of muscles and tendons that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity; midriff
(Biol.) A major category in the classification of living organisms, esp. plants, ranking above a class and below a kingdom: it can include one class or many similar classes: the Latinized division names are capitalized but not italicized (Ex.: Pinophyta, gymnosperms)
hymen
A mucous membrane that partly closes the opening of the vagina.
Something that separates or divides, as an interior wall dividing one room from another
septum
A thin wall or membrane that separates two parts or structures in an organism. Septae separate the chambers of the heart and subdivide the hyphae of some fungi.
The outer covering of a vertebrate animal, consisting of two layers of cells, a thick inner layer (the dermis) and a thin outer layer (the epidermis). Structures such as hair, scales, or feathers are contained in the skin, as are fat cells, sweat glands, and sensory receptors. Skin provides a protective barrier against disease-causing microorganisms and against the sun's ultraviolet rays. In warm-blooded animals, it aids in temperature regulation, as by insulating against the cold.
surface (related)
cell-membrane (related)
tissue layer
a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
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