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Myelin Definition & Meaning

myelin
noun
  1. a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers

"Myelin" in song lyrics

See how myelin is used in real songs:

  • "Pacific still being dipped in but not by myelin"
    Bronze Nazareth — Waters of Nazareth (Love Me Only)
  • "I find dissecting your frame and chewing your myelin"
    Mr. Lif f/ Murs — Murs Iz My Manager
  • "post infections that affect the myelin"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does myelin mean?
a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
What part of speech is myelin?
Myelin is a noun.

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