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membranous

[mem-bruh-nuhs] / ˈmɛm brə nəs /




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ZIP7 is also the only zinc transporter found in the endoplasmic reticulum, a membranous structure where a cell makes proteins destined for the outer membrane of the cell or for secretion out of the cell.

From Science Daily Apr. 30, 2024

The organelles consist of stacks of membranous sacs that process and package proteins so that they can be transported to other parts of the cell or excreted from the cell.

From Science Daily Feb. 29, 2024

Scientists suspect that the membranous webbing helps to deter would-be predators by making the octopus appear larger and more intimidating.

From Scientific American Aug. 15, 2022

“Every membranous violet smear on the gritty toilet paper was proof to me that I existed. … All day I flitted from bodily need to bodily need.”

From New York Times Sep. 7, 2018

Between the echoing blasts of fireworks, I discerned a flapping sound like the unfurling of membranous wings.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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