Axilemmas

/ˌæksɪˈleməz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of axilemma; multiple outer membranes surrounding nerve fibers.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'axilemma' formed by adding the '-s' suffix. Follows regular nominative pluralization from Greek-derived anatomical terminology.

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When neurologists examine multiple nerve fibers under a microscope, they're studying countless axilemmas working simultaneously—each one a microscopic guardian protecting billions of neural messages.

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