axilemma

ax·i·lem·ma

[ak-suh-lem-uh]
noun, plural ax·i·lem·ma·ta [ak-suh-lem-uh-tuh] . Anatomy.
the membrane surrounding the axon of a nerve fiber.

Origin:
axi- + lemma2

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axilemma (ˌæksɪˈlɛmə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a variant spelling of axolemma

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axolemma or axilemma (ˌæksəˈlɛmə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the membrane that encloses the axon of a nerve cell
 
axilemma or axilemma
 
n

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