Term Name:	ensheathment of neurons
Synonyms:	ionic insulation of neurons by glial cells
Definition:	The process in which glial cells envelop neuronal cell bodies and/or axons to form an insulating layer. This can take the form of myelinating or non-myelinating ensheathment.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0007272]    QuickGO    AmiGO