As a noun myelin
is (neuroanatomy) a white, fatty material, composed of lipids and lipoproteins, that surrounds the axons of nerves.
As an adjective medullate is
having a medulla; medullated.
myelin
Noun
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(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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medullate
English
Adjective
(-)
Having a medulla; medullated
Composed of myelin; myelinated
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