Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

epineurium

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: epineuri-um
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The connective tissue framework and sheath of a nerve which bind together the nerve bundles, each of which has its own special sheath, or perineurium; The outermost layer of dense irregular connective tissue surrounding a peripheral nerve.

Etymology

From New Latin epineurium, from Ancient Greek ἐπι- (epi-, “upon”) + νεῦρον (neûron, “nerve”).

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: epineurium, ἐπι-

Inflected Forms

epineuriums (plural) epineuria (plural)

Derived Forms

epineurial epineurially epineurotomy subepineurium

Questions

What does epineurium mean?: The connective tissue framework and sheath of a nerve which bind together the nerve bundles, each of which has its own special sheath, or perineurium; The outermost layer of dense irregular connective tissue surrounding a peripheral nerve.
Where does epineurium come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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