OBO ID: GO:0007272
Term Name: ensheathment of neurons Search Ontology:
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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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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