membrane

Meanings

• noun

  A thin flexible layer that covers or lines a surface, especially one that separates two spaces or protects an organ.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmembɹeɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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demean , glean , mean , ream , team , theme

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Variants

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membrane , membraned , membranes , basement membrane , basement membranes , basilar membrane , basilar membranes , cell membrane , cell membranes , embryonic membrane , embryonic membranes , fertilization membrane , fertilization membranes , mucous membrane , mucous membranes , nictitating membrane , nictitating membranes , nuclear envelope , nuclear membrane , nuclear membranes , periodontal membrane , periodontal membranes

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Etymology

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From Old French membrane, from Latin membrana 'skin, parchment, limb', from membrum 'limb'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest membrane in the human body is the small intestine, which has a surface area of about 2,200 square feet.

2. The cell membrane is also known as the plasma membrane.

3. The first use of the term membrane in English was in the 14th century, meaning 'skin' or 'parchment'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cell Membrane: A complex structure that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of materials in and out of the cell.

2. Lipid Bilayer: A double layer of lipids that forms the outer part of a cell membrane, providing a barrier to the movement of large molecules.

3. Protein Membrane: A type of cell membrane found in certain organelles, such as the endoplasmic reticulum and the nuclear envelope, which is composed of proteins rather than lipids.

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Culture

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In biology, a membrane is a thin layer that covers or lines various structures in the body, such as the cell membrane or the membranes of organs like the heart and lungs. In technology, a membrane can refer to a thin film used in various applications, such as filtration or separating gases.

How to Memorize "membrane"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a thin, flexible layer covering or lining a surface. Imagine a balloon with a thin rubber coating that stretches and covers the entire surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word membrane with the idea of a protective layer or barrier.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Big Elephant Can Really Understand Membranes' to remember the definition of membrane as a thin layer that covers or lines a surface.

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