Membranous

Membranous refers to the characteristic of being composed of or containing a membrane. In the field of medicine and biology, it is often used to describe certain structures or conditions that involve membranes.

Anatomy

In anatomy, the term "membranous" is used to describe structures that are thin, pliable, and often semi-transparent, much like a membrane. For example, the membranous labyrinth is a part of the inner ear that is encased in bone and filled with fluid.

Pathology

In pathology, "membranous" can refer to a type of disease or condition that affects the membranes of the body. For instance, membranous nephropathy is a kidney disease that affects the glomerular basement membrane, leading to proteinuria and potentially chronic kidney disease.

Histology

In histology, "membranous" can refer to the appearance of certain tissues under a microscope. For example, membranous epithelium is a type of epithelial tissue that appears thin and flat, similar to a membrane.

See also

• Membrane (biology)
• Membranous nephropathy
• Membranous labyrinth

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