Meaning & use
Axolemma
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The cell membrane that surrounds the axon of a nerve cell.
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The axolemma regulates the flow of ions during nerve impulse transmission.
Damage to the axolemma can disrupt the transmission of electrical signals along the axon.
A note on using this word
Formed from 'axo-' (axon) and '-lemma' (sheath), a term used in neuroanatomy.
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