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membrane
nounLow C1
/ˈmɛm.breɪn/A thin, flexible layer of tissue or material that separates two spaces, acts as a barrier, or lines an organ.
membrane bone
nounC1/C2
/ˈmɛm.breɪn bəʊn/A bone that develops directly within a membrane of connective tissue, without first being cartilage.
membrane transport
nounC2
/ˈmɛm.breɪn ˌtræn.spɔːt/The movement of ions, molecules, or substances across a biological membrane.
membranophone
nounLow
/mɛmˈbreɪ.nə.fəʊn/A musical instrument where sound is primarily produced by a vibrating stretched membrane (skin or material).
membranous labyrinth
nounC2
/ˈmɛm.brə.nəs ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/The delicate, membrane-lined system of interconnected fluid-filled sacs and ducts within the bony labyrinth of the inner ear, containing the sensory organs for hearing and balance.
meme
nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveVery high
/miːm/A unit of cultural information, such as an idea, behaviour, or style, that is spread by imitation from person to person within a culture.
memeify
verb-transitiveC1
/ˈmiːm.ɪ.faɪ/To turn something into a meme or adapt it to the style and conventions of internet memes.
memel
nounExtremely Rare
/ˈmiːməl/A nonsense word without an established meaning in standard English, sometimes encountered as a colloquial, humorous, or online coinage.
memento
nounC1
/mɪˈmen.təʊ/A physical object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person, event, or place.
memento mori
nounC1
/məˌmentəʊ ˈmɔːraɪ/An object kept as a reminder of death.
memling
nounVery Low
/ˈmɛmlɪŋ/A painting by the Flemish artist Hans Memling (c. 1430–1494), or an artwork in his distinctive style, often depicting religious themes with serene figures and meticulous detail.
memnon
nounVery Low
/ˈmɛmnɒn/A mythological Ethiopian king, son of the dawn goddess Eos, who fought in the Trojan War and was slain by Achilles.
memnonia
nounVery rare
/mɛmˈnəʊniə/A term referring to something related to memory or memorialization
memo
nounB2
/ˈmem.əʊ/A short, informal written message used for communication within an organization, typically to inform or remind.
memoir
nounC1
/ˈmɛmwɑː/A written account of one's personal experiences and memories, typically focusing on a specific period or aspect of the author's life.
memoirist
nounC2
/ˈmɛm.wɑː.rɪst/A person who writes a memoir or memoirs; an author of personal, historical accounts based on their own experiences or knowledge.
memoirs
plural-nounB2
/ˈmɛm.wɑːz/A written account of events or personal experiences based on the author's own knowledge or memory, typically autobiographical and focusing on specific aspects of their life.
memorabilia
plural-nounB2
/ˌmem(ə)rəˈbɪlɪə/Objects that are collected because they are connected to a person, event, or area of interest; mementos.
memorabiliast
nounC2
/ˌmɛmərəˈbɪliæst/A person who creates, collects, or trades in memorabilia.
memorandum
nounB2
/ˌmem.əˈræn.dəm/A written message, note, or record used for communication within an organization, typically for official or business purposes.

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