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sheath vs neurolemma

neurolemma vs sheath

sheath and neurolemma both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sheath Yes No No No
neurolemma Yes No No No
As nouns, neurolemma is a hyponym of sheath; that is, neurolemma is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sheath:
  • sheath: an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
  • neurolemma: thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber
Other hyponyms of sheath include theca, lorica, medullary sheath, myelin sheath, neurilemma, husk.
sheath (noun) neurolemma (noun)
a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber
a dress suitable for formal occasions
an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
Difference between sheath and neurolemma

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