neurilemma (Meaning)
Wordnet
neurilemma (n)
thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber
Webster
neurilemma (n.)
The delicate outer sheath of a nerve fiber; the primitive sheath.
The perineurium.
Synonyms & Antonyms of neurilemma
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neurilemma Sentence Examples
- The neurilemma is a protective sheath that envelops the axons of peripheral nerves.
- Schwann cells are the specialized cells that form the neurilemma.
- The neurilemma helps to maintain the structural integrity of nerve fibers.
- Damage to the neurilemma can disrupt nerve function and lead to neuropathies.
- The neurilemma plays a crucial role in nerve regeneration after injury.
- The neurilemma contains proteins that promote neuron survival and axonal regrowth.
- Schwann cells within the neurilemma release growth factors to support nerve regeneration.
- Tumors of the neurilemma are known as schwannomas or neurofibromas.
- The neurilemma is important for transmitting electrical signals along nerve fibers.
- Researchers are investigating therapies that target the neurilemma to treat nerve disorders and injuries.
FAQs About the word neurilemma
thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiberThe delicate outer sheath of a nerve fiber; the primitive sheath., The perineurium.
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The neurilemma is a protective sheath that envelops the axons of peripheral nerves.
Schwann cells are the specialized cells that form the neurilemma.
The neurilemma helps to maintain the structural integrity of nerve fibers.
Damage to the neurilemma can disrupt nerve function and lead to neuropathies.
