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Phrases with «nerve sheath»

A nerve sheath refers to a protective covering that surrounds a nerve, similar to how a plastic coating safeguards electrical wires. It helps protect and insulate the nerve, allowing efficient transmission of signals throughout the body. Full definition

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Sentences with «nerve sheath»

  • «These strategies would focus on promoting myelination in the peripheral nervous system for neuropathic disease or inhibiting Schwann cell over-proliferation that occurs during formation of peripheral nerve sheath tumors like neurofibromas.» (sciencedaily.com)
  • In fact, some research has found autoimmunity to nerve sheaths in almost 80 percent of subjects with autism compared to a control group. (functionalhealthnews.com)
  • There was also variation based on histology, with the highest rate of local recurrence at about a year after surgery seen in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST), followed by myxofibrosarcoma; both those types saw persistently elevated rates compared to other subtypes out beyond 5 years. (cancernetwork.com)
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