myelin
noun [U] /ˈmaɪə.lɪn/ specializedDefinition
› a substance containing a lot of fat that forms a covering around nerves, especially those in the brain, protecting them and helping them to send signals effectively: The myelin sheath around the neuron is damaged.Substances and structures in the body
(Definition of myelin noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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