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ensheathe

verb en·sheathe \in-ˈshēth, en-\

Definition of ENSHEATHE

transitive verb
:  to cover with or as if with a sheath
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First Known Use of ENSHEATHE

1593
Medical Dictionary

ensheathe

transitive verb en·sheathe \in-ˈshēth\
en·sheatheden·sheath·ing

Medical Definition of ENSHEATHE

:  to cover with or as if with a sheath <nerve fibers ensheathed by myelin>

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