Term Name: | axon ensheathment |
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Synonyms: | cellular axon ensheathment, cellular nerve ensheathment, nerve ensheathment |
Definition: | Any process in which the axon of a neuron is insulated, and that insulation maintained, thereby preventing dispersion of the electrical signal. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0008366] QuickGO AmiGO |