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Myeline (Noun)

Meaning

A white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The myeline sheath serves as an electrical insulator, speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.
  • Damage to the myeline can disrupt communication between nerve cells, leading to various neurological disorders.
  • The process of myelination involves the formation of a myeline sheath around the nerve fiber, which enhances signal transmission.
  • In some cases, the myeline sheath can be damaged by disease or injury, resulting in demyelination.
  • The myeline sheath is composed of lipids and proteins that provide protection and support to the nerve fiber.

Synonyms

  • Medulla
  • Myelin

Hypernyms

  • Fat
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