sheath (redirected from adrenal pericapsular sheath)

sheath  (shth)

n. pl. sheaths (shz, shths)

1.

a. A case for a blade, as of a sword.

b. Any of various similar coverings.

2. Biology An enveloping tubular structure, such as the base of a grass leaf that surrounds the stem or the tissue that encloses a muscle or nerve fiber.

3. A close-fitting dress.

4. A condom.

tr.v. sheathed, sheath·ing, sheaths (shz, shths)

To encase or cover with or as if with a sheath; sheathe.

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[Middle English schethe, from Old English scath; see skei- in Indo-European roots.]

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sheath

Noun

pl sheaths

1. a case or covering for the blade of a knife or sword

2. Biol a structure that encloses or protects

3. Brit, Austral & NZ same as condom

4. a close-fitting dress [Old English scēath]

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sheath  (shth)

An enveloping tubular structure, such as the base of a grass leaf that surrounds the stem or the tissue that encloses a muscle or nerve fiber.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	sheath - a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) aglet, aiglet - metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon cot, fingerstall - a sheath worn to protect a finger holster - a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors" scabbard - a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
	2.	sheath - an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part case theca - outer sheath of the pupa of certain insects lorica - a hard protective sheath (as secreted by certain protoctists, for example) medullary sheath, myelin sheath - a layer of myelin encasing (and insulating) the axons of medullated nerve fibers neurilemma, neurolemma - thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber covering, natural covering, cover - a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" husk - outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
	3.	sheath - a dress suitable for formal occasions cocktail dress dress, frock - a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

Translations

sheath [ʃiːθ] n → vaina;

(contraceptive) → preservativo

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sheath [ʃiːθ] n → gaine f, fourreau m, étui m (= contraceptive); préservatif m

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sheath [ʃiːθ] n (of knife) → Scheide f;

(contraceptive) → Kondom nt

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sheath [ʃiːθ] n → fodero, guaina;

(contraceptive) → preservativo