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neurilemma

noun
neu·​ri·​lem·​ma | \ ËŒnu̇r-É™-ˈle-mÉ™ How to pronounce neurilemma (audio) , ËŒnyu̇r-\

Definition of neurilemma

: the plasma membrane surrounding a Schwann cell of a myelinated nerve fiber and separating layers of myelin

Other Words from neurilemma

neurilemmal \ ËŒnu̇r-​É™-​ˈle-​mÉ™l How to pronounce neurilemmal (audio) , ËŒnyu̇r-​ \ adjective

First Known Use of neurilemma

1852, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for neurilemma

New Latin, from neur- + Greek eilēma covering, coil, from eilein to wind; akin to Greek eilyein to wrap — more at voluble

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neurilemma

noun
neu·​ri·​lem·​ma | \ ËŒn(y)u̇r-É™-ˈlem-É™ How to pronounce neurilemma (audio) \
variants: also neurolemma

Medical Definition of neurilemma

: the outer layer surrounding a Schwann cell of a myelinated axon

called also nerve sheath, Schwann's sheath, sheath of Schwann

Other Words from neurilemma

neurilemmal \ -​ˈlem-​É™l How to pronounce neurilemmal (audio) \ adjective