Phrase Hound found 58 phrases and 45 compound words that contain membrane. The most common are listed below. Open membrane in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 58
- cell membraneThe semipermeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell.
- membrane proteinA protein that is associated with a biological membrane; association typically refers to either the ability to copurify membrane lipids with said protein or the ability to visualize a physical association in situ.
- plasma membraneThe semipermeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell.
- membrane potentialThe difference in electrical potential across the enclosing membrane of a cell
- membrane proteinsplural of membrane protein: A protein that is associated with a biological membrane; association typically refers to either the ability to copurify membrane lipids with said protein or the ability to visualize a physical association in …
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- mucous membraneA membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina, and urethra.
- basement membraneA thin sheet of fibrous cells that underlies the epithelium.
- nuclear membraneA double lipid bilayer that surrounds the nucleus in eukaryotic cells; it contains the genetic material (DNA).
- serous membraneA thin membrane that secretes serum and lines certain internal body cavities.
- nictitating membraneA transparent protective fold of skin acting as an inner eyelid in birds, reptiles and some mammals.
- synovial membraneA thin membrane that lines the ligamentous surfaces of joint capsules, tendon sheaths where free movement is necessary, and bursae; it is composed of dense connective tissue and secretes synovial fluid.
- integral membrane proteinA protein (or assembly of proteins) that is permanently attached to a biological membrane.
- insane in the membraneInsane; crazy.
- membrane keyboardA type of computer keyboard that uses rubber or silicone membranes beneath each key and uses electrical signals to register keypresses, often quieter and less tactile compared to mechanical keyboards.
- membrane separationany of several processes for separating the components of mixtures by using thin barriers between two miscible fluids; any transmembrane force leads to preferential transport of one or more feed components
- membrane-boneA bony element covered by cartilaginous tissue; an endochondral bone.
- membrane attack complexA structure, typically formed on the surface of a pathogen cell membrane as a result of the activation of the host's complement system, creating transmembrane channels that disrupt the cell membrane, leading to cell lysis and death.
- membrane-bonesplural of membrane-bone: A bony element covered by cartilaginous tissue; an endochondral bone.
- tectorial membraneAn acellular membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear
- integral membrane proteinsplural of integral membrane protein: A protein (or assembly of proteins) that is permanently attached to a biological membrane.
- membrane filtrationfiltration through a permeable or semipermeable membrane
- membrane potentialsplural of membrane potential: The difference in electrical potential across the enclosing membrane of a cell
- ion-selective membranea membrane (e.g. of a chalcogenide glass) across which an electrical potential differs according to the concentration of a specific ion; used in ion-selective electrodes and in electrodialysis
- cytoplasmic membraneThe cell membrane.
Compound words 45
- membranousHaving the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane.
- geomembraneAn impermeable membrane used to line ponds, canals etc.
- intermembraneBetween membranes.
- nonmembraneNot of or pertaining to a membrane.
- neuromembraneThe membrane of a neuron
- cytomembraneA membrane found in cytoplasm.
- demembranatedFrom which the membrane has been removed.
- membranelessWithout a membrane.
- membraniformOf or pertaining to a membrane; resembling a membrane.
- membranizedThat have developed a membrane