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Membranous

Adjective - Pertaining to or consisting of a membrane or membranes.

Senses:

1. (Biology) Relating to or characterized by the presence of a membrane.

2. (Anatomy) Referring to structures or tissues that have a thin, soft, and flexible membrane-like appearance.

3. (Botany) Describing plants or plant parts that have a thin, delicate, or translucent membrane-like structure.

Usages:

- The membranous wings of certain insects allow them to fly gracefully.

- The doctor observed a membranous growth on the patient's lung, which required further examination.

- In botany, membranous structures protect the pollen grains of certain plants.

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