axolemma

noun

Meaning

The specialized cell membrane that surrounds the axon of a neuron.

Examples

Ion channels located within the axolemma are essential for the propagation of action potentials.
Damage to the axolemma can disrupt the transmission of signals between neurons.

Synonyms: nerve membrane, axonal membrane, neurilemma, plasma membrane

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axolemma

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæksəˈlɛmə/

Definition

The specialized cell membrane that surrounds the axon of a neuron.

Examples

Ion channels located within the axolemma are essential for the propagation of action potentials.
Damage to the axolemma can disrupt the transmission of signals between neurons.

Synonyms of axolemma

Words with a similar meaning to axolemma:

nerve membrane
axonal membrane
neurilemma
plasma membrane

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