membrane
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A thin, flexible layer of tissue that covers or separates parts of a living organism.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Oxygen passes through the cell _____ and into the bloodstream."
Answer: membrane
In your own words, what does "membrane" mean?
A thin, flexible layer of tissue that covers or separates parts of a living organism.
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