myelin

English

/ˈmaɪəlɪn/

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

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek μυελός (marrow).

Origin

Ancient Greek

μυελός

Gloss

marrow

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji

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