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leaf sheath
A structure at the base of a leaf's petiole that partly surrounds or protect the stem or another organ that it subtends
myelin sheath
An envelope of myelin that surrounds nerve fibres
sheath
The skin covering the penis of e.g. a dog or a horse
sheath
Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard for a sword that is for the purpose of holding an object that is longer than it is wide; a case
sheath
A condom
sheath
A tight-fitting dress
sheath
A scabbard; a holster for a sword
sheath
To put an object (especially a weapon, in particular, a sword) into its sheath
sheath cake
Alternative form of sheet cake
sheath knife
A knife with a fixed blade that fits in a sheath to protect the knife and its owner
sheath knives
plural form of sheath knife
sheath
{n} a case for any thing, scabbard, fish
sheath
{v} to put into a sheath
myelin sheath
A layer of myelin encasing (and insulating) the axons of medullated nerve fibers. (synonym) medullary sheath
bundle sheath
A layer or region of cells surrounding a vascular bundle
medullary sheath
a layer of myelin encasing (and insulating) the axons of medullated nerve fibers
myelin sheath
coating on the axons of nerve cells
myelin sheath
The insulating envelope of myelin that surrounds the core of a nerve fiber or axon and facilitates the transmission of nerve impulses. In the peripheral nervous system, the sheath is formed from the cell membrane of the Schwann cell and, in the central nervous system, from oligodendrocytes. Also called medullary sheath
schwanns sheath
The neurilemma
sheath
The lowest part of some leaves which are wrapped around the main stem as in the Cattail
sheath
{i} case, cover (for a dagger, sword, etc.); tubular part or structure which closely surrounds or envelopes (Biology); close-fitting dress
sheath
The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a stem or branch, as in grasses
sheath
Another name for scabbard
sheath
The outer covering or jacket of a multiconductor cable
sheath
The part of a grass leaf which encircles the stem directly above its node of attachment
sheath
A common term for the jacketing of twisted pairs in multipair cable
sheath
A synonym for a tube used as an orthodontic attachment
sheath
A hollow tubelike structure surrounding a chain of cells and present in several genera of bacteria (See 496)
sheath
In grasses, the lower part of a leaf that encloses the stem and younger leaves
sheath
  Of a communications or power cable, the outer covering or coverings of tough material, often plastic, that is resistant to environmental hazards such as abrasion, liquid intrusion, solar radiation, etc , and is used to protect cable component(s) such as optical fibers or metallic conductors that transport the signal or power   Note:   There may be more than one sheath surrounding a given cable   For example, some cable designs use an inner sheath surrounded by metallic armor, over which is an outer sheath   Synonym jacket
sheath
a protective covering for a knife or sword an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
sheath
(of leaves) The base of a leaf or leaf-stalk (petiole) which encases the stem
sheath
This is found at the base of a grass leaf or stem
sheath
a tubular structure enveloping a structure
sheath
A case for the reception of a sword, hunting knife, or other long and slender instrument; a scabbard
sheath
The material, usually an extruded plastic or elastomer, applied outer-most to a wire or cable Very often referred to as a jacket, but usually consists of a shield and jacket for outside plant telephone cables
sheath
The the lower part of the grass leaf which wraps around the stem See drawing of parts of a grass plant
sheath
THE TUBULAR ENCLOSURE OF AN RTD OR THERMOCOUPLE USUALLY MADE OF INLESS STEEL OR OTHER CORROSION RESISTANCE METAL (INCONEL, MONEL) NORMAL DIAMETERS (OD) ARE 3/16" TO 3/8" WITH 1/4" BEING THE MOST USED LENGTHS VARY FROM 2" TO 48" DEPENDING ON THE APPLICATION
sheath
A dress silhouette featuring a fitted waistline and straight, narrow skirt
sheath
The outer protective layer of an optical fibre cable
sheath
a protective covering for a knife or sword
sheath
a dress suitable for formal occasions
sheath
A sheath is a rubber covering for a man's penis and is used during sex as a contraceptive or as a protection against disease. = condom
sheath
In grasses, the lower part of the leaf that encircles the stem
sheath
an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
sheath
An outer protective layer of a fiber optic cable Also called the cable jacket
sheath
a tube-like which covers another part of a plant, as in the lower portion of the leaf of grasses and sedges which surrounds the stem
sheath
Any sheathlike covering, organ, or part
sheath
The lower part of a leaf that encloses the culm; typically open or split and overlapping at the margins
sheath
An expanded or tubular structure that partially encloses a stem or other organ
sheath
Narrow form fitting style
sheath
The outer covering or jacket of a multi-conductor cable
sheath
a woman's close-fitting dress usually work without a belt
sheath
One of the elytra of an insect
sheath
A sheath is a covering for the blade of a knife
sheath knife
A knife that has a fixed blade and fits into a sheath. a knife with a fixed blade that is carried in a sheath
sheath knife
knife in a case, knife inside a covering sheath