neurolemma
neurolemma · neurolemmas · neurolemmata
The outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of…The outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron.
More definitions
- thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From neuro- + lemma.From neuro- + lemma.
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Forms
plural: neurolemmas / neurolemmata| Singular | neurolemma |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsneurilemmasheath of Swann
Close in meaning
- thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber:neurilemma
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable