neurolemma

English edit

Etymology edit

From neuro- +‎ lemma

Noun edit

neurolemma (plural neurolemmas or neurolemmata)

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

Synonyms edit

Derived terms edit

neurolemmocyte

Translations edit

neurology: the outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron

French: neurolemme (fr) f
Irish: néaraileime f

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