MYELIN Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word myelin. (close relations)
Definition of MYELIN
myelinated
Best Alternative Words for MYELIN
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casing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the housing or outer covering of something • the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | ||||||||
covering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a natural object that covers or envelops • an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the act of protecting something by covering it • the work of applying something | ||||||||
envelope | nounn | |||||||
noun • a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc. • any wrapper or covering • a curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves • a natural covering (as by a fluid) • the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft) • the bag containing the gas in a balloon | ||||||||
insulator | nounn | |||||||
noun • a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity | ||||||||
sheath | nounn | |||||||
noun • a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) • an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part • a dress suitable for formal occasions | ||||||||
medulla | nounn | |||||||
noun • a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers • lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata) • the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal | ||||||||
myeline | ||||||||
noun • a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers |