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Membranous vs Semimembranous - What's the difference?

membranous | semimembranous |

As adjectives the difference between membranous and semimembranous

is that membranous is having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane while semimembranous is partially membranous.

membranous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane.
  • Accompanying the formation of a membrane.
  • Thin, pliable, and often transparent.

    • semimembranous

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Partially membranous

    • Usage notes

    *Used most frequently to describe the hamstring muscle.