🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

biologische Membran

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bioloˈɡɪʃə ˈmɛmbʁan

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Biological Membrane/baɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈmɛmbrān/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die biologische Membran schützt die Zelle."

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  1. 1

    A biological membrane is a selective barrier that separates the interior of a cell from its external environment, regulating the passage of substances in and out.

    "The biological membrane plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis within the cell."
  2. 2

    A thin layer of tissue that covers or lines a bodily structure, often involved in various physiological processes.

    "The biological membrane surrounding the organ helps protect it from infection."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'biological' derives from the Greek word 'bios', meaning 'life', combined with the suffix '-logical', indicating a field of study. 'Membrane' comes from the Latin 'membrana', meaning 'skin' or 'covering', reflecting its function as a barrier. The term has evolved in the context of cell biology to describe the essential structures that separate and protect cellular components.

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