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membrane A thin tissue that encloses or lines biological cells, organs, or other structures. It consists of a double layer of lipids with protein molecules between the two layers. Membranes are permeable to water and fat-soluble substances but not to such polar molecules as sugars | |||
membrane | |||
envelope | |||
full pressure monolayer; fully compressed monolayer | |||
lamina; plate; coat (tunica); tunic (tunica) | |||
diaphragm | |||
septum; web | |||
diaphragm in a compressed-air diaphragm horn |
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