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membrane

[mem-breyn] / ˈmɛm breɪn /
NOUN
covering layer
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Alongside the pearled axons, they found evidence of ultrafast endocytosis, a process through which nerve endings quickly retrieve membrane after releasing chemical messages.

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

The voltage appeared consistently and repeatedly, providing strong evidence that the diamond membrane itself was producing a piezoelectric response.

From Science Daily Aug. 31, 2026

When the researchers deliberately flexed the membrane, they observed stable voltage signals.

From Science Daily Aug. 31, 2026

At this point the tumour was close but hidden behind layers of bone and tough membrane.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

“This membrane here? Right under his skull? This right here is the dura mater.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Meningitis is an infection and swelling of the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord, according to the Mayo Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

Over the following weeks, the team tracked how effectively the membranes supported new bone growth across the damaged regions.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

The keratin membranes also remained stable during the healing process and integrated smoothly with the surrounding tissue.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

This treatment formed strong chemical bonds between the stacked membranes.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

They shook, cleared water from their eyes with their nictitating membranes, and listened to the thunder boom.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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