Plural of membrane
regular plural
The plural of membrane is membranes.
Forms of membrane
| Singular | membrane /ˈmɛm.bɹeɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | membranes |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Membranes in a sentence
- Lymphadenoid tissue includes the lymph glands, spleen, bone marrow, and tonsils, and the lymphatic tissue of the organs and mucous membranes.From the entry lymphadenoid
- Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of mainly inherited connective tissue diseases that cause blisters in the skin and mucous membranes.From the entry bullosa
- There exist treatises on membranes or hymenologies; descriptions of membranes or hymenographies.2017, Jacques Derrida, Acts of Literature, Routledge, →ISBN. From the entry hymenology
- With bulging crops, the vultures settle their heads atop folded wings and slide their nictitating membranes shut.2015 December, Elizabeth Royte, “Vultures Are Revolting. Here’s Why We Need to Save Them.”, in National Geographic, archived from the…. From the entry crop
- Light: photoporation uses lasers to permeabilize cell membranes, with two principles described for gene therapy.2015 July 2, Jumelle C, Mauclair C, Houzet J, Bernard A, He Z, Forest F, et al., “Delivery of Molecules into Human Corneal Endothelial…. From the entry photoporation
Meaning of membrane
- noun A mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force.
- noun A flexible or semiflexible covering or waterproofing whose primary function is to exclude water.
- noun A microscopic double layer of lipids and proteins forming the boundary of cells or organelles.
Questions about the plural of membrane
- What is the plural of membrane?
- The plural of membrane is membranes.
- Is membrane countable?
- Membrane is a countable and uncountable noun.
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