neurilemma

/ˈnurəˌlɛmə/
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Definitions of neurilemma
  1. noun
    thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber
    synonyms: neurolemma
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    type of:
    case, sheath
    an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
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