neurilemma
Definition
- Noun:
- A thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber: The neurilemma is the outermost layer of a peripheral nerve fiber, composed of Schwann cells. It plays a crucial role in the regeneration of damaged nerve fibers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The neurilemma is essential for the proper function and repair of peripheral nerves.
- Damage to the neurilemma can impede nerve regeneration.
Advanced Usage
- "Neurilemmal sheath": A more specific term emphasizing the sheath-like structure.
- The neurilemmal sheath provides a protective covering for the axon.
Variants and Related Words
Neurilemmal (adj): Pertaining to or of the nature of a neurilemma.
- The neurilemmal tissue was examined under the microscope.
Neurolemma: An alternative spelling for neurilemma.
- The terms 'neurilemma' and 'neurolemma' are often used interchangeably.
Synonyms
- Sheath of Schwann: A synonym referencing the Schwann cells that form the sheath.
- Neurolemma: An exact synonym with a different spelling.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Myelin sheath: A different, fatty insulating sheath that surrounds some nerve fibers, often located beneath the neurilemma.
- Axon: The long threadlike part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted; the structure enveloped by the neurilemma.
- Schwann cell: The type of glial cell that produces the neurilemma in the peripheral nervous system.
Noun
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thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber
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