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Medullary Sheath.
Medullary Sheath - as a noun
A layer of myelin encasing (and insulating) the axons of medullated nerve fibers
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
myelin sheathExample Sentences
"The medullary sheath is responsible for insulating and protecting nerve fibers."
"Damage to the medullary sheath can result in impaired nerve function."
"The medullary sheath is made up of layers of myelin."
"The medullary sheath plays a crucial role in speeding up nerve signal transmission."
"In multiple sclerosis, the immune system attacks the medullary sheath."
