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membrane

/ˈmembreɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does membrane mean?

noun

A thin layer of tissue that covers or separates parts of an organism, or a thin layer of material used to separate or enclose something.

Example

"The cell membrane is a delicate structure that regulates the flow of substances in and out of the cell."

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