English dictionary

membrane

/'m/E/mbr/eI/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a thin pliable sheet of material

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants

noun.body

Synonyms tissue layer

Source: WordNet 3.0
A thin layer or fold of tissue, usually supported by a fibrous network, serving to cover or line some part or organ, and often secreting or absorbing certain fluids.

noun

Source: webster1913