aneurilemmic
|an-eu-ri-lem-mic|
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/ˌæn.jʊ.rɪˈlɛm.ɪk/
lacking a nerve sheath
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aneurilemmic' originates from Greek and New Latin, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'without', 'neuri-' meaning 'nerve', and 'lemma' meaning 'sheath', with the suffix '-ic' forming an adjective.
Historical Evolution
'aneurilemmic' was formed in modern scientific English from the combination of Greek and New Latin roots to describe nerve fibers lacking a neurilemma.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lacking a neurilemma', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a neurilemma (the sheath surrounding a nerve fiber).
Aneurilemmic nerve fibers are more susceptible to injury.
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Last updated: 2025/08/06 05:21