perineurium

[per-uh-noo r-ee-uh m, -nyoo r-]

noun, plural per·i·neu·ri·a [per-uh-noo r-ee-uh, -nyoo r-] /ˌpɛr əˈnʊər i ə, -ˈnyʊər-/. Anatomy.

the sheath of connective tissue that encloses a bundle of nerve fibers.

Origin of perineurium

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at peri-, neur-, -ium

Related formsper·i·neu·ri·cal, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for perineurium

perineurium

noun

the connective tissue forming a sheath around a single bundle of nerve fibres

Derived Formsperineurial, adjective

Word Origin for perineurium

C19: from New Latin, from peri- + Greek neuron nerve

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Medicine definitions for perineurium

perineurium

[pĕr′ə-nur′ē-əm]

n. pl. per•i•neu•ri•a (-ē-ə)

The sheath of connective tissue enclosing a bundle of nerve fibers.

Related formsper′i•neu′ri•al adj.