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GO: Biological Process

ensheathment of neurons

Term ID
GO:0007272
Synonyms
  • ionic insulation of neurons by glial cells
Definition
The process in which glial cells envelop neuronal cell bodies and/or axons to form an insulating layer. This can take the form of myelinating or non-myelinating ensheathment.
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