myelon (Meaning)
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myelon (n.)
The spinal cord. (Sometimes abbrev. to myel.)
Synonyms & Antonyms of myelon
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myelon Sentence Examples
- The spinal myelon, also known as the spinal cord, transmits nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body.
- Demyelination, the loss of the myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers, can lead to neurological problems.
- Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the myelin in the central nervous system.
- The myelin sheath acts as an insulator, accelerating the transmission of electrical signals along nerve fibers.
- The myelon helps protect nerve fibers from damage.
- Myelinogenesis, the process of myelin formation, occurs during early childhood and continues into adolescence.
- Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system wrap around nerve fibers to form the myelin sheath.
- Oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system are responsible for myelin production.
- Myelin disorders, such as leukodystrophies, can affect various functions, including movement, sensation, and cognition.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to visualize the myelon and detect abnormalities in its structure.
FAQs About the word myelon
The spinal cord. (Sometimes abbrev. to myel.)
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The spinal myelon, also known as the spinal cord, transmits nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body.
Demyelination, the loss of the myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers, can lead to neurological problems.
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the myelin in the central nervous system.
The myelin sheath acts as an insulator, accelerating the transmission of electrical signals along nerve fibers.
