noun
- Plural of epineurium; the outermost connective tissue sheath that surrounds a nerve bundle or entire nerve.
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The epineuriums of the peripheral nerves provide structural support and protection.
- Damage to the epineuriums can affect nerve function and healing.
- Under the microscope, the epineuriums appear as a fibrous outer layer surrounding the nerve fibers.
- Surgeons must carefully handle the epineuriums during nerve repair procedures.
- The epineuriums contain blood vessels that supply nutrients to the nerve tissue.