membrane

IPA: mˈɛmbreɪn

noun

  • (anatomy, zootomy) A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments.
  • A mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force.
  • A flexible or semiflexible covering or waterproofing whose primary function is to exclude water.
  • (biology) A microscopic double layer of lipids and proteins forming the boundary of cells or organelles.
  • A piece of parchment forming part of a roll.
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