cytomembrane | (noun) a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like sodium or potassium or calcium) in and out of the cell | Synonyms: cell membrane, plasma membrane |
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embrace | (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) | Synonyms: embracement, embracing |
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(noun) a close affectionate and protective acceptance | Synonyms: bosom |
(noun) the state of taking in or encircling | - |
embracement | (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) | Synonyms: embrace, embracing |
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embracing | (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) | Synonyms: embrace, embracement |
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embrasure | (noun) an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through | Synonyms: port, porthole |
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embrocation | (noun) a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain | Synonyms: liniment |
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embroiderer | (noun) someone who ornaments with needlework | - |
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embroideress | (noun) a woman embroiderer | - |
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embroidery | (noun) decorative needlework | Synonyms: fancywork |
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(noun) elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail | Synonyms: embellishment |
embroilment | (noun) an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation | Synonyms: imbroglio |
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embryo | (noun) an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life | Synonyms: conceptus, fertilized egg |
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(noun) (botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium | - |
embryologist | (noun) a physician who specializes in embryology | - |
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embryology | (noun) the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms | - |
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membrane | (noun) a thin pliable sheet of material | - |
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(noun) a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | Synonyms: tissue layer |
membranophone | (noun) a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end | Synonyms: drum, tympan |
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remembrance | (noun) the ability to recall past occurrences | Synonyms: anamnesis, recollection |
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(noun) a recognition of meritorious service | Synonyms: commemoration, memorial |