axilemma

[ ak-suh-lem-uh ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural ax·i·lem·ma·ta [ak-s, uh, -, lem, -, uh, -t, uh].

1. the membrane surrounding the axon of a nerve fiber.

axilemma

/ ˌæksɪˈlɛmə /

noun

1. a variant spelling of axolemma

Word History and Origins

Origin of axilemma¹

axi- + lemma ²