neurolemma

• Dünne Membranhülle, die eine Nervenfaser umgibt; auch als Neurilemm oder Schwann-Scheide bezeichnet.

A thin membranous sheath that surrounds a nerve fiber, also known as the neurilemma.

1. Thin membranous sheathC2formalmedical

   The delicate outer membrane that surrounds a nerve fiber, also known as the sheath of Schwann.

   Dünne membranartige Hülle

   • The neurolemma plays a crucial role in nerve regeneration after injury.
   • Damage to the neurolemma can impair signal transmission along the nerve.
   • Under the microscope, the neurolemma appears as a thin, translucent layer.

   Synonymeneurilemma