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perineurium

Syllabification: (per·i·neu·ri·um)
Pronunciation: /ˌperəˈn(y)o͝orēəm/

Definition of perineurium

noun

Anatomy
  • the sheath of connective tissue surrounding a bundle (fascicle) of nerve fibers within a nerve.

Derivatives

perineural

Pronunciation: /-ˈn(y)o͝orēəl/

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek peri- 'around' + neuron 'sinew'

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