membranous

[ mem-bruh-nuhs ]

adjective

1. consisting of, of the nature of, or resembling membrane.
2. characterized by the formation of a membrane.

membranous

/ mɛmˈbreɪnəs; ˌmɛmbrəˈneɪʃəs; mɛmˈbreɪnɪəs; ˈmɛmbrənəs /

adjective

1. of or relating to a membrane

membranous

/ 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.

Derived Forms

• ˈmembranously, adverb

Other Words From

• membra·nous·ly adverb
• inter·membra·nous adjective
• semi·membra·nous adjective
• submem·bra·naceous adjective
• sub·membra·nous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of membranous¹

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

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

It then must move to another membranous network in the cell called the endoplasmic reticulum.

From Science Daily

The tiny baby octopuses—each about the size of a nickel—emerged from soft, membranous eggs, clutched in their mothers’ protective embrace.

From Scientific American

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

From Literature