endoneurium
/ˌɛndəˈnʊriəm/
noun
- The thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds each individual nerve fiber within a nerve bundle.
- Damage to the endoneurium can disrupt the transmission of nerve signals.
- The endoneurium provides support and protection for the delicate nerve fibers.
- Under a microscope, the endoneurium appears as a delicate mesh around each axon.