1. nictitating membrane

noun. A protective fold of skin in the eyes of reptiles and birds and some mammals.
Synonyms
protective fold haw optic third eyelid eye oculus
Antonyms
effector inattention
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2. membrane-forming

adjective. Characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane).
Synonyms
unhealthy membranous
Antonyms
healthy unwellness robust

3. membrane

noun. (ˈmɛmˌbreɪn) A thin pliable sheet of material.
Synonyms
gelatin drumhead flat solid head gel sheet
Antonyms
opaque medulla cortex official natural object
Etymology
membrane (English)
membrana (Latin)
membrum (Latin)

4. membrane

noun. (ˈmɛmˌbreɪn) A pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants.
Synonyms
trophoblast glomerular capsule tunic phospholipid hyaloid intima web midriff endocranium mucosa adventitia tympanic membrane lamella periosteum axolemma meninx eardrum cornea iris fertilization membrane myringa hyaloid membrane perithelium synovial membrane capsula glomeruli endosteum ciliary body chorioallantoic membrane tympanum choroid serosa ependyma tunica diaphragm chorioallantois serous membrane Bowman's capsule basilar membrane fetal membrane choroid coat semipermeable membrane synovium tissue layer meninges mucous membrane animal tissue retina sarcolemma
Antonyms
undock follower natural depression follow rear
Etymology
membrane (English)
membrana (Latin)
membrum (Latin)
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