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Crystalloid :: Crystalloid (n.) A body which, in solution, diffuses readily through animal membranes, and generally is capable of being crystallized; -- opposed to colloid..

Veil :: Veil (n.) A membrane connecting the margin of the pileus of a mushroom with the stalk; -- called also velum.

Meniscus :: Meniscus (n.) An interarticular synovial cartilage or membrane; esp., one of the intervertebral synovial disks in some parts of the vertebral column of birds..

Fourchette :: Fourchette (n.) A small fold of membrane, connecting the labia in the posterior part of the vulva..

Branchiostegal :: Branchiostegal (a.) Pertaining to the membrane covering the gills of fishes.

Supravision :: Supravaginal (a.) Situated above or outside a sheath or vaginal membrane.

Membranous :: Membranous (a.) Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, membrane; as, a membranous covering or lining..

Harderian :: Harderian (a.) A term applied to a lachrymal gland on the inner side of the orbit of many animals which have a third eyelid, or nictitating membrane. See Nictitating membrane, under Nictitate..

Palama :: Palama (n.) A membrane extending between the toes of a bird, and uniting them more or less closely together..

Subserved :: Subserous (a.) Situated under a serous membrane.

Pachymeningitis :: Pachymeningitis (n.) Inflammation of the dura mater or outer membrane of the brain.

Intermembranous :: Intermembranous (a.) Within or beneath a membrane; as, intermembranous ossification..

Papilloma :: Papilloma (n.) A tumor formed by hypertrophy of the papillae of the skin or mucous membrane, as a corn or a wart..

Keratogenous :: Keratogenous (a.) Producing horn; as, the keratogenous membrane within the horny hoof of the horse..

Enderon :: Enderon (n.) The deep sensitive and vascular layer of the skin and mucous membranes.

Ossification :: Ossification (n.) The formation of bone; the process, in the growth of an animal, by which inorganic material (mainly lime salts) is deposited in cartilage or membrane, forming bony tissue; ostosis..

Webfoot :: Webfoot (n.) A foot the toes of which are connected by a membrane.

Exosmose :: Exosmose (n.) The passage of gases, vapors, or liquids thought membranes or porous media from within outward, in the phenomena of osmose; -- opposed to endosmose. See Osmose..

Hyaloid :: Hyaloid (a.) Resembling glass; vitriform; transparent; hyaline; as, the hyaloid membrane, a very delicate membrane inclosing the vitreous humor of the eye..

Mesentery :: Mesentery (n.) The membranes, or one of the membranes (consisting of a fold of the peritoneum and inclosed tissues), which connect the intestines and their appendages with the dorsal wall of the abdominal cavity. The mesentery proper is connected with the jejunum and ilium, the other mesenteries being called mesocaecum, mesocolon, mesorectum, etc..

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