pseudomembranous

pseudomembranous
pseu·do·mem·bra·nous -'mem-brə-nəs adj characterized by the presence or formation of a false membrane <\pseudomembranous colitis>

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  • pseudomembranous — adjective Characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane …   Wiktionary

  • pseudomembranous — adj. pertaining to a false membrane …   English contemporary dictionary

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