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perineurial

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per·i·neu·ri·um   (pěr'ə-nŏŏr'ē-əm, -nyŏŏr'-)   
n.   pl. per·i·neu·ri·a (-nŏŏr'ē-ə, -nyŏŏr'-)
The sheath of connective tissue enclosing a bundle of nerve fibers.

[New Latin : peri- + Greek neuron, nerve; see neuron.]
per'i·neu'ri·al adj.
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Main Entry: peri·neu·ri·al
Pronunciation: -'n(y)ur-E-&l
Function: adjective
1 : of or relating to the perineurium
2 : PERINEURAL
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