Myelin

Origin

From Ancient Greek μυελός (myelos, "marrow") + -in

Full definition of myelin

Noun

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

Derived terms

• demyelination
• myelinic
• myelin basic protein
• myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein
• myelin sheath

Related terms

• myelopathy
• myelitis