word
myelin
MY-eh-lin
ˈmaɪəlɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
myelin
Dictionary meaning
A fatty white substance forming a sheath around nerve fibres, enabling faster signal transmission.
Examples
- Multiple sclerosis damages the myelin sheath, disrupting nerve signals.
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