Meanings
nounneurolemma (countable and uncountable, plural neurolemmas or neurolemmata)
plural neurolemmas · plural neurolemmata
- countableuncountablemedicineThe outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron.
Synonyms: neurilemma, sheath of Swann
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron.
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neurilemmasheath of Swann
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Translations
French neurolemme
- neurolemmeneurology: the outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron
Irish néaraileime
- néaraileimeneurology: the outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron
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APA
neurolemma. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurolemma
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“neurolemma.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurolemma. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neurolemma,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurolemma.
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