axon ensheathment

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Nameaxon ensheathment
IDGO_0008366
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Biological process

Alternative ID

GO:0042553

Exact synonym

cellular axon ensheathment

Description

Any process in which the axon of a neuron is insulated, and that insulation maintained, thereby preventing dispersion of the electrical signal.

Related synonym

cellular nerve ensheathment, nerve ensheathment

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