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pseudomembranous

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pseu·do·mem·bra·nous (sd-mmbr-ns)
adj.
Relating to or marked by a false membrane.
pseudomembranous
[-mem′brənəs]
describing a false membrane, as occurs in diphtheria.
pseudomembranous
pertaining to or emanating from pseudomembrane.
pseudomembranous colitis
see pseudomembranous colitis.
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