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Myelin Sheath.
Myelin Sheath - as a noun
A layer of myelin encasing (and insulating) the axons of medullated nerve fibers
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
medullary sheathExample Sentences
"The myelin sheath is a protective covering around nerve fibers."
"Damage to the myelin sheath can result in neurological disorders."
"The loss of myelin sheath leads to impaired nerve signal transmission."
"The myelin sheath acts as an insulator, speeding up the nerve impulses."
"In multiple sclerosis, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath."
