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Definitions for neurilemma
ˌnʊər əˈlɛm ə, ˌnyʊər-neurilem·ma
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Princeton's WordNet
neurolemma, neurilemmanoun
thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber
Wiktionary
neurilemmanoun
The outer membranous covering of a nerve fiber.
Wikipedia
Neurilemma
Neurilemma (also known as neurolemma, sheath of Schwann, or Schwann's sheath) is the outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells (also called neurilemmocytes) that surrounds the axon of the neuron. It forms the outermost layer of the nerve fiber in the peripheral nervous system.The neurilemma is underlain by the myelin sheath (also known as the medullary sheath). In the central nervous system, axons are myelinated by oligodendrocytes, thus lack neurilemma. The myelin sheaths of oligodendrocytes do not have neurilemma because excess cytoplasm is directed centrally toward the oligodendrocyte cell body. Neurilemma serves a protective function for peripheral nerve fibers. Damaged nerve fibers may regenerate if the cell body is not damaged and the neurilemma remains intact. The neurilemma forms a regeneration tube through which the growing axon re-establishes its original connection. Neurilemoma is a tumor of the neurilemma.
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neurilemma
Neurilemma, also known as the myelin sheath sheath or schwann cell sheath, is a layer of cells that insulates nerve fibers, enabling efficient transmission of nerve impulses. It is mainly found in peripheral nerves and is critical for nerve regeneration in case of injury.
Webster Dictionary
Neurilemmanoun
the delicate outer sheath of a nerve fiber; the primitive sheath
Neurilemmanoun
the perineurium
Etymology: [NL., from Gr. ney^ron nerve + peel, skin.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Neurilemma
nū-ri-lem′a, n. the external sheath of a nerve-fibre.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Neurilemma
The nerve husk. The outermost part of the MYELIN SHEATH covering a myelinated nerve fiber (NERVE FIBERS, MYELINATED) or a bundle of unmyelinated nerve fibers (NERVE FIBERS, UNMYELINATED).
Entomology
Neurilemma
the external sheath of a nerve fibre.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of neurilemma in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of neurilemma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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