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myelin sheath (n)
a layer of myelin encasing (and insulating) the axons of medullated nerve fibers
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a layer of myelin encasing (and insulating) the axons of medullated nerve fibers
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The myelin sheath, composed of specialized Schwann cells, insulates the axons of neurons, facilitating faster electrical impulses.
Myelinated axons transmit signals far more rapidly than unmyelinated ones due to the insulating properties of the myelin sheath.
Multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disorder, targets the myelin sheath, disrupting nerve communication.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic disorder, affects the production of myelin sheath, leading to muscle weakness and sensory impairments.