Preferred Term:
nerve fibers
Definition:
Slender processes of neurons, including the axons and their glial envelopes (myelin sheath). Nerve fibers conduct nerve impulses to and from the central nervous system.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- peduncle (nerves)
- nerve fibres
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/14269
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