neurilemma

neu·ri·lem·ma

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [noo r-uh-lem-uh, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər əˈlɛm ə, ˌnyʊər-/
- /njˈuːraɪlmə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-uh-lem-uh, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər əˈlɛm ə, ˌnyʊər-/

Definitions of neurilemma word

noun neurilemma the delicate outermost membrane of the myelin sheath of a myelinated nerve cell. 1
noun neurilemma The thin sheath around a nerve axon (including myelin where this is present). 1
noun neurilemma the thin outer sheath covering a nerve fiber 0

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Origin of neurilemma

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; alteration of French névrilème (< Greek neur- neur- + eílēma covering), by association with lemma2

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Parts of speech for Neurilemma

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neurilemma popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

neurilemma usage trend in Literature

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