Term Name:	mesaxon
Synonyms:	mesaxon of Schwann cell
Definition:	Portion of the ensheathing process (either myelin or non-myelin) where the enveloping lips of the ensheathing cell come together so that their apposed plasma membranes run parallel to each other, separated by a cleft 12 nm wide.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0097453]    QuickGO    AmiGO