Phrase Hound found 31 phrases and 16 compound words that contain membranes. The most common are listed below. Open membranes in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 31
- mucous membranesplural of mucous membrane: A 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 …
- cell membranesplural of cell membrane: The semipermeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell.
- rupture of membranesThe rupture of the amniotic sac, whether naturally at the onset of labour, occurring prematurely, or artificially induced.
- basement membranesplural of basement membrane: A thin sheet of fibrous cells that underlies the epithelium.
- plasma membranesplural of plasma membrane: The semipermeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell.
- mucus membranesplural of mucus membrane: A 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 …
- ruptured membranesplural of ruptured membrane: During pregnancy, a premature rupture in which amniotic fluid is discharged from the uterus and vagina putting encumbent infant at risk for infection.
- synovial membranesplural of synovial membrane: A 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.
- serous membranesplural of serous membrane: A thin membrane that secretes serum and lines certain internal body cavities.
- tympanic membranesplural of tympanic membrane: A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.
- hyaloid membranesplural of hyaloid membrane: A transparent collagen membrane that surrounds the vitreous humor
- nictitating membranesplural of nictitating membrane: A transparent protective fold of skin acting as an inner eyelid in birds, reptiles and some mammals.
- tectorial membranesplural of tectorial membrane: An acellular membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear
- thyrohyoid membranesplural of thyrohyoid membrane: A broad fibroelastic sheet that connects the upper margin of the thyroid cartilage to the hyoid bone.
- Zinn's membranesplural of Zinn's membrane: The ciliary zonule.
- aperture membranesplural of aperture membrane: Section of exine forming the base of an aperture
- nuclear membranesplural of nuclear membrane: A double lipid bilayer that surrounds the nucleus in eukaryotic cells; it contains the genetic material (DNA).
- cytoplasmic membranesplural of cytoplasmic membrane: The cell membrane.
- ice dam membranesplural of ice dam membrane: A plastic protection membrane applied to rooves to prevent ice buildup from backing water through roof sheeting.
- ion-selective membranesplural of ion-selective membrane: a 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
- single-ply membranesplural of single-ply membrane: Roofing membranes that are field applied using just one layer of membrane material (either homogeneous or composite rather than multiple layers.
- virginal membranesplural of virginal membrane: The hymen
- collodion membranesplural of collodion membrane: A tight, parchment-like membrane that some babies are born covered in, due to an underlying skin disorder (typically ichthyosis).
- ruptures of membranesplural of rupture of membranes: The rupture of the amniotic sac, whether naturally at the onset of labour, occurring prematurely, or artificially induced.
- Bruch's membranesplural of Bruch's membrane: The innermost layer of the choroid in the eye.
Compound words 16
- biomembranesplural of biomembrane: Any biological membrane, but especially that of a cell
- geomembranesplural of geomembrane: An impermeable membrane used to line ponds, canals etc.
- cytomembranesplural of cytomembrane: A membrane found in cytoplasm.
- endomembranesplural of endomembrane: All the membraneous components inside a eukaryotic cell, including the nuclear envelope, endoplastic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus
- exomembranesplural of exomembrane: An exocytic membrane
- hemimembranesplural of hemimembrane: Any biological membrane whose structure is that of half of a normally bilayered one
- micromembranesplural of micromembrane: A very thin membrane, especially a semipermeable one
- monomembranesplural of monomembrane: A membrane composed of a single layer
- nanomembranesplural of nanomembrane: A nanosized membrane
- neomembranesplural of neomembrane: A newly-formed membrane (typically, on a wound)