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Myelin vs Medullate - What's the difference?

myelin | medullate |

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

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

    medullate

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Having a medulla; medullated
  • Composed of myelin; myelinated
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