n. 1. See Schwann cell. 2. The sheath that is formed by a Schwann cell. [Alteration (influenced by Greek lemma, husk) of French névrilème : névr-, nerve (from Greek neuro-, neuro-) + Greek eilēma, veil (from eilein, to wind, turn; see wel-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] neu′ri·lemmal adj. |
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