myelin
11 points
English
6 letters
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Valid in: UK dictionary
Definitions
noun
a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/mˈaɪɪlɪn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural myelins
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some ner
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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