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membrane

[mem-breyn] / ˈmɛm breɪn /
NOUN
covering layer
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To explain the pattern, the researchers built mathematical models of the membrane surrounding an axon.

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

In those settings, the beading can accompany damage to the cell membrane and the internal framework that helps maintain the axon's structure.

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

To test whether diamond could behave differently under extreme mechanical conditions, the HKU team used a recently developed edge exfoliation method to produce an ultrathin, flexible polycrystalline diamond membrane.

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

Pterodactyls had wings formed by a thin skin and muscle membrane stretching from one of their elongated fingers to their hind limbs.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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

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

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

Collagen membranes generated a greater amount of bone overall, but the bone formed with the keratin scaffolds was more organized and structurally secure.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

"Because these crystalline membranes can be fabricated over large areas and transferred onto different supports, this approach provides a practical path toward twist-engineered oxide electronics."

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

The roar becomes loud enough to separate membranes in the middle ear.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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