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Cell Biol.a thin, extracellular membrane underlying epithelial tissue.[1840-50]
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Basement membrane — Basement Base ment (b[=a]sment), n. [F. soubassement. Of uncertain origin. Cf. {Base}, a., {Bastion}.] (Arch.) The outer wall of the ground story of a building, or of a part of that story, when treated as a distinct substructure. (See {Base}, n … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
basement membrane — base·ment membrane .bā smənt n 1) a thin extracellular supporting layer that separates a layer of epithelial cells from the underlying lamina propria and is composed of the basal lamina and reticular lamina 2) basal lamina * * * the thin delicate … Medical dictionary
basement membrane — 1. The noncellular membrane underlying the epidermal cells of the body wall that separates it from the body cavity. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) Applied also to the inner surface of the eye; the basilemma … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
basement membrane — noun Anatomy a thin, delicate membrane separating an epithelium from underlying tissue … English new terms dictionary
basement membrane — the thin delicate membrane that lies at the base of an epithelium. It is composed of mucopolysaccharide and fibres of protein … The new mediacal dictionary
basement membrane — base′ment mem brane n. cbl a thin, extracellular membrane underlying epithelial tissue • Etymology: 1840–50 … From formal English to slang
basement membrane — noun : a delicate connective tissue membrane commonly composed of a single layer of flat cells and underlying the epithelial cells of many organs … Useful english dictionary
basement membrane — noun Date: 1847 a thin membranous layer of connective tissue that separates a layer of epithelial cells from the underlying lamina propia … New Collegiate Dictionary
basement membrane — Extracellular matrix characteristically found under epithelial cells. There are two distinct layers: the basal lamina, immediately adjacent to the cells, is a product of the epithelial cells themselves and contains collagen type IV; the reticular … Dictionary of molecular biology
