Myelin vs Demyelinated - What's the difference?

myelin | demyelinated |


As a noun myelin

is (neuroanatomy) a white, fatty material, composed of lipids and lipoproteins, that surrounds the axons of nerves.

As a verb demyelinated is

(demyelinate).

As an adjective demyelinated is

from which myelin has been removed.

myelin

English

(wikipedia myelin)

Noun

(-)
  • (neuroanatomy) A white, fatty material, composed of lipids and lipoproteins, that surrounds the axons of nerves.

    • Derived terms

    * demyelination * myelinic * myelin basic protein * myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein * myelin sheath

    Related terms

    * myelopathy * myelitis

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    demyelinated

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (demyelinate)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • From which myelin has been removed