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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A pair of parallel plasma membranes of a Schwann cell, marking the point of edge-to-edge contact by the Schwann cell encircling the axon.

Etymology

From meso- + axon.

Related phrases

plasma membraneschwann cell

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