First Known Use: 1873
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myelin
noun my·e·lin \ˈmī-ə-lən\
Definition of MYELIN
: a soft white somewhat fatty material that forms a thick layer around the axons of some neurons
— my·e·lin·ic \ˌmī-ə-ˈli-nik\ adjective
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myelin
noun my·e·lin \ˈmī-ə-lən\
Medical Definition of MYELIN
: a soft white material of lipid and protein that is secreted by oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells and forms a thick sheath about axons—see myelin sheath
—my·e·lin·ic \ˌmī-ə-ˈlin-ik\ adjective
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