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1. Biology an enclosing or protective structure, such as a leaf base encasing the stem of a plant 2. the protective covering on an electric cable sheath [shēth] (electricity) A protective outside covering on a cable. (electronics) A space charge formed by ions near an electrode in a gas tube. (electromagnetism) The metal wall of a waveguide. (science and technology) A protective case or cover. sheath In reinforced concrete, an enclosure which encases posttensioned tendons to prevent their being bonded during the placement of concrete. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | The researchers suspect that the living nerve-tissue construct encourages the survival of the supporting cells left in the nerve sheath away from the injury site, which further guide regeneration and provide the overall structure of the nerve. The information is presented in chapters covering benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors (neurofibromas, schwannomas, and perineuriomas); malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors; meningioma; hemangioblastoma of the central nervous system; paraganglioma and pheochromocytoma; atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors of the central nervous system; neuroblastoma and related tumors; medulloblastoma, primitive neuroectodermal tumors, and pineal tumors; and key mechanisms and pathways. The body''s immune system attacks the outer nerve sheath or myelin , which causes scarring or sclerosis , and this scarring interferes with the transmission of the signals required for normal operation. |
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