myelin

[US]/ˈmaɪəlɪn/

[UK]/ˈmaɪəlɪn/

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Translation

n.a fatty substance that forms a sheath around the axons of neurons; the myelin sheath, which insulates nerve fibers

myelin sheath

myelin repair

myelin formation

myelin loss

myelin density

myelin proteins

myelin coating

myelin development

myelin degeneration

myelin insulation

the myelin sheath protects nerve fibers.

myelin is essential for efficient nerve signal transmission.

damage to myelin can lead to neurological disorders.

myelin formation is crucial during brain development.

researchers study myelin to understand multiple sclerosis.

myelin helps speed up electrical impulses in the nervous system.

loss of myelin can impair motor function.

myelin repair is a focus of neurological research.

some therapies aim to regenerate myelin in patients.

myelin-related genes are being studied for their role in disease.

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