neurilemma
noun
neu·ri·lem·ma
| \ ˌnu̇r-ə-ˈle-mə
, ˌnyu̇r-\
, ˌnyu̇r-\
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
\ ˌnu̇r-ə-ˈle-məl
, ˌnyu̇r- \
adjective
, ˌnyu̇r- \
adjective
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neurilemma
noun
neu·ri·lem·ma
| \ ˌn(y)u̇r-ə-ˈlem-ə
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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
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adjective
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adjective