Transmembrane
[trans-mem-breyn, tranz-] /trænsˈmɛm breɪn, trænz-/
adjective, Biology.
1.
occurring across a membrane, as an electric potential or the transport of ions or gases.
transmembrane trans·mem·brane (trāns-měm’brān, trānz-)
adj.
Passing or occurring across a membrane.
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