Membranous: alternatives and connections

any fern of the genus Cystopteris characterized by a hooded indusium or bladderlike membrane covering the sori

Pertaining to the membrane covering the gills of fishes.

A little hood or veil, resembling an extinguisher in form and position, covering each of the small flasklike capsules which contain th…

the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)

a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like s…

The outer membrane which invests the fetus in the womb; also, the similar membrane investing many ova at certain stages of development.

Small, generally microscopic, vibrating appendages lining certain organs, as the air passages of the higher animals, and in the lower…

The mucous membrane which covers the external surface of the ball of the eye and the inner surface of the lids; the conjunctival membr…

an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)

A variety of cellulose, occuring as a fine transparent membrane covering the aerial organs of plants, and forming an essential ingredi…

a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like s…

The membrane lining the cavities of the heart.

The membrane lining the inner surface of the uterus, or womb.

thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricles of the brain and the spinal cord canal

The superficial layer of cells lining the alimentary canal and all its appendages, all glands and their ducts, blood vessels and lymph…

A refractory material consisting of crushed or ground siliceous stone, mixed with fire clay; -- used for lining Bessemer converters; a…

Inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines.

A term applied to a lachrymal gland on the inner side of the orbit of many animals which have a third eyelid, or nictitating membrane.…