English word membranoid comes from English membrane, English -oid
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| membrane | English (eng) | A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments (usually in a plant or animal).. A flexible or semi-flexible covering or waterproofing whose primary function is to exclude water.. A mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force. |
| -oid | English (eng) | Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns. |
| membranoid | English (eng) | Resembling a membrane. |