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US/ˈmem.breɪn/
UK/ˈmem.breɪn/
a very thin layer that covers or lines part of a living thing, often letting some things pass through
In context
Every cell in your body is surrounded by a thin membrane.
Water can pass through the membrane, but larger particles cannot.
The membrane inside the nose keeps the air moist and traps dust.
Words that go with membrane
noun + noun
- cell membraneThe cell membrane controls what enters the cell.
- membrane proteinA membrane protein helps move sugar into the cell.
adjective + noun
- thin membraneA thin membrane separates the two chambers.
- mucous membraneThe mucous membrane lines the throat.
verb + preposition
- pass through a membraneOxygen can pass through a membrane into the blood.
verb + noun
- cross the membraneSome molecules cannot cross the membrane.