Throat and nose membranes hurt by dry air allow cold viruses to enter more easily. It is important to carry out sensible counter plans against the cold with heaters and against the dryness with humidifiers.
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Membranes
Synonyms for "membranes" (14 found)
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7 entriesbiological membranebiological structurecellular membraneenclosefiltration membraneseparation membranestructural element
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13 entriesCollocations
12 entriesbasement membranescell membranecell membraneslipid bilayerlipid membranemembrane permeabilitymembrane potentialmembrane proteinmucous membranesplasma membranespolymeric membranessemipermeable membranes
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The substance can irritate or corrode the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.
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Because mucous membranes are prone to infection, doctors advise that you wash your hands before picking your nose.
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Without stable membranes provided with channels operated by proteins, there would be no cells. But without cells, there would be no proteins that could form the membrane channels.
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