Meaning of myelin | Babel Free
ˈmaɪəlɪnDefinitions
A white, fatty material, composed of lipids and lipoproteins, that surrounds the axons of nerves.
Equivalents
Examples
“As the result⟳ of prolonged action of water upon myelin, bird's-nests-cells are also said to be produced, and we are certain we have⟳ seen, as the result⟳ of such prolonged action of water, the appearances thus compared.”
“This gene controls the production of an insulating sleeve that wraps around neurons. Known as myelin, it is crucial for long-range communication in the brain.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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