Demyelinate (Verb)
Meaning
Destroy the myelin sheath of; "the disease demyelinated the nerve fibers".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome demyelinated her nerve cells, resulting in muscle weakness and inability to walk.
- Multiple Sclerosis can cause the immune system to demyelinate nerve fibers in the central nervous system.
- The progression of the disease demyelinated the nerve fibers, resulting in severe neurological symptoms.
- In some patients, bacterial meningitis can demyelinate the protective coating around nerve cells, leading to permanent damage.
- Over time, the chronic immune response began to demyelinate the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, resulting in significant loss of motor function.