epilemma

noun

ep·​i·​lem·​ma ˌep-ə-ˈlem-ə How to pronounce epilemma (audio)
: the sheath covering a terminal nerve fibril
epilemmal adjective

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“Epilemma.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/epilemma. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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