membranous (redirected from membranous pneumocyte)

membranous /mem·bra·nous/ (mem´brah-nus) pertaining to or of the nature of a membrane.

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mem·bra·nous (mmbr-ns)

adj.

1. Relating to, made of, or similar to a membrane.

2. Characterized by the formation of a membrane or a layer similar to a membrane.

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membranous

[mem′brənəs]

Etymology: L, membrana

resembling or consisting of a membrane.

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membranous

pertaining to or emanating from a membrane.

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membranous glomerulonephritis

see membranous glomerulonephritis.

membranous pneumocyte

see alveolar epithelial cells (type 1).

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Patient discussion about membranous.

Q. For those that had an epimacular membrane removed, how long was it before your eye healed? How was your vision afterwards? Do you now require or benefit from glasses?

A. Epimacular membrane removal can be associated with a variety of ocular conditions and therefore the healing process varies tremendously depending on the underlying pathology. Furthermore, this condition may recur.

Q. HYALINE MEMBRANE DISEASE in pre-mature infants;what are the causes of it in pregnant women?

A. the cause of Hyaline Membrane disease is pre-mature birth. while the fetus develop, about in the 29th week a substance called surfactant is created in the lungs. this substance's function is to change the surface tension of the fluid in the lungs- therefore decreasing it's force. the surface tension tends to shrink the lungs and can cause the lungs to collapse. so a premature baby wouldn't be able to breath properly.