Definition of Neurolemma

1. Noun. Thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber.

Exact synonyms: Neurilemma
Generic synonyms: Case, Sheath
Group relationships: Nerve Fiber, Nerve Fibre

Definition of Neurolemma

1. Noun. (neurology) the outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Neurolemma

1. Synonym: neurilemma. Origin: neuro-+ G. Lemma, husk (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neurolemma

neuroimmunology
neuroimmunomodulation
neuroinflammation
neuroinformatics
neurointensive
neuroinvasion
neuroinvasive
neurokeratin
neurokinin
neurokinin a
neurokinin k
neurolathyrism
neurolaw
neurolawyer
neurolawyers
neurolemma (current term)
neurolemma cells
neurolemmas
neuroleptanalgesia
neuroleptanalgesic
neuroleptanesthesia
neuroleptic
neuroleptic agent
neuroleptic drug
neuroleptic drugs
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
neuroleptics
neuroleukin
neuroligin
neuroligins

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