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neu·rolem·ma
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Princeton's WordNet
neurolemma, neurilemmanoun
thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber
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neurolemmanoun
the outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron.
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neurolemma
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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neurolemma
Neurolemma, also known as the sheath of Schwann or neurilemma, is the outermost layer of myelinated neurons in the peripheral nervous system. It is composed of Schwann cells which aid in the insulation and conduction of nerve impulses, and plays a crucial role in the regeneration of damaged nerve fibers. In the central nervous system, this layer is absent.
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Neurolemma
Neurolemma is the outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron. It forms the outermost layer of the nerve fiber in the peripheral nervous system. The neurolemma is underlain by the basal lamina. In the CNS, axons are myelinated by oligodendrocytes, thus lack neurolemma. The myelin sheaths of Oligodendrocytes do not have neurolemma because excess cytoplasm is directed centrally toward the Oligodendrocyte cell body. A neurilemoma is a tumor of the neurilemma.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of neurolemma in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
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The numerical value of neurolemma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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