myelination

myelination Definition

my·eli·na·tion (mī′ə li nā′s̸hən)

noun

the change or maturation of certain nerve cells whereby a layer of myelin forms around the axons which allows the nerve impulses to travel faster

myelination Related Forms

my′·eli·nat′ed adjective

myelination Usage Examples

Converse of object

improve: Martinez M, Vazquez E. MRI evidence that docosahexaenoic acid ethyl ester improves myelination in generalized peroxisomal disorders.

Adjective modifier

nervous: Kinney HC, Brody BA, Kloman AS, Gilles FH: Sequence of central nervous system myelination in human infancy.
central: Kinney HC, Brody BA, Kloman AS, Gilles FH: Sequence of central nervous system myelination in human infancy.

Modifies a noun

proceed: Myelination proceeds in a gradient from deep to superficial, and the areas showing volume enlargement are those that myelinate later.

Preposition: in

infancy: Kinney HC, Brody BA, Kloman AS, Gilles FH: Sequence of central nervous system myelination in human infancy.

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