Synonyms for myelin

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medulla · myeline

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A white, fatty material, composed of lipids and lipoproteins, that surrounds the axons of nerves.

Related words

Phrases

myelin sheath

Forms

Plural

myelins → medullae, myelines…

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7 letters

medulla³, myeline

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (medulla³ = 3 syllables).