neurolemma

English

Etymology

From neuro- +‎ lemma

Noun

neurolemma (plural neurolemmas or neurolemmata)

(neurology) the outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron.

Synonyms

neurilemma
sheath of Swann

Derived terms

neurolemmocyte

Translations

neurology: the outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron

French: neurolemme (fr) f
Irish: néaraileime f

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