epineurium

epineurium definition - medical

ep·i·neu·ri·um (ĕpˌə-no͝orˈē-əm)

noun pl. ep·i·neu·ri·a (-no͝orˈē-ə)
The thick sheath of connective tissue surrounding a nerve trunk.

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