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Myelin vs Myelinated - What's the difference?

myelin | myelinated |

As a noun myelin

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

As an adjective myelinated is

(anatomy) of nerves, having a coating of myelin.

myelin

English

(wikipedia 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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    myelinated

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (anatomy) Of nerves, having a coating of myelin.