Tissue
neurilemma Audio
neu·ri·lem·ma [ noo r-uh-lem-uh, nyoo r- ]
Subclass of:
Myelin Sheath
Etymology:
Greek neuron = nerve + lemma = a husk
Definitions related to neurilemma:
  • Neural tissue which consists of Schwann cells.
    Foundational Model of Anatomy
    University of Washington, 2017
  • The outermost cytoplasmic layer of the SCHWANN CELLS covering NERVE FIBERS.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • (sheath of schwann) Nerve sheath that is part of the myelinated segment of an axon. It is composed of Schwann cells.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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