Etymology of the English word neurilemma
the English word
neurilemmaderived from the Greek word
lemma, λῆμμα (skin; husk, sheath; husk, skin)
derived from the Greek word
lambanein, λαμβάνω
derived from the Greek word
lepein, λέπω
derived from the French word
nevrilemederived from the Greek word
neuron, νεῦρον (tendon; nerve; cordlike structure, sinew, tendon)
Date
The earliest known usage of neurilemma in English dates from the 19th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
