Tissue
neurilemma
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:
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Neural tissue which consists of Schwann cells.Foundational Model of AnatomyUniversity of Washington, 2017
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The outermost cytoplasmic layer of the SCHWANN CELLS covering NERVE FIBERS.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(sheath of schwann) Nerve sheath that is part of the myelinated segment of an axon. It is composed of Schwann cells.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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