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1. membrane-forming
adjective. characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane).
Synonyms
Rhymes with Tympanic Membrane
Sentences with tympanic-membrane
1. Noun Phrase
The tympanic membrane transmits the vibrations to the stirrup bone and through to the inner ear.
2. Noun Phrase
The most common symptom of otitis and perforation of the tympanic membrane (ear drum) is pain.
3. Noun Phrase
The tympanic membrane covers the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.
4. Noun Phrase
Hearing loss is another symptom of ear infections and tympanic membrane rupture.
2. membrane
noun. ['ˈmɛmˌbreɪn'] a thin pliable sheet of material.
Synonyms
Etymology
- membrana (Latin)
- membrum (Latin)
3. membrane
noun. ['ˈmɛmˌbreɪn'] a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants.
Synonyms
- tympanum
- lamella
- adventitia
- perithelium
- cornea
- myringa
- choroid
- meninges
- hyaloid
- mucous membrane
- intima
- diaphragm
- serous membrane
- hyaloid membrane
- semipermeable membrane
- trophoblast
- tunic
- synovium
- capsula glomeruli
- ciliary body
- eardrum
- tunica
- ependyma
- sarcolemma
- phospholipid
- serosa
- fetal membrane
- midriff
- fertilization membrane
- endocranium
- web
- chorioallantoic membrane
- basilar membrane
- mucosa
- Bowman's capsule
- glomerular capsule
- tympanic membrane
- periosteum
- endosteum
- retina
- meninx
- iris
- synovial membrane
- choroid coat
- chorioallantois
- animal tissue
- axolemma
Etymology
- membrana (Latin)
- membrum (Latin)