Meaning & use
Neurilemma
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The thin outer sheath of a Schwann cell that surrounds the axon of a peripheral nerve fiber.
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Damage to the neurilemma can slow the regeneration of an injured nerve.
The neurilemma plays a key role in guiding nerve fiber regrowth after injury.
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Also spelled "neurolemma"; it is essential for remyelination and repair of damaged peripheral nerves.
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neurolemmasheath of Schwann
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