First Known Use: 1852
Dictionary
neurilemma
noun neu·ri·lem·ma \ˌnu̇r-ə-ˈle-mə, ˌnyu̇r-\
Definition of NEURILEMMA
: the plasma membrane surrounding a Schwann cell of a myelinated nerve fiber and separating layers of myelin
— neu·ri·lem·mal \-ˈle-məl\ adjective
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Origin of NEURILEMMA
New Latin, from neur- + Greek eilēma covering, coil, from eilein to wind; akin to Greek eilyein to wrap — more at voluble
Medical Dictionary
neurilemma
noun neu·ri·lem·ma \ˌn(y)u̇r-ə-ˈlem-ə\
Medical Definition of NEURILEMMA
: the plasma membrane surrounding a Schwann cell of a myelinated nerve fiber and separating layers of myelin
—neu·ri·lem·mal \-ˈlem-əl\ adjective
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