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myelin sheath
my·e·lin sheath
(
plural
my·e·lin sheaths
)
noun
Definition:
nerve-insulating layer:
a layer of myelin that insulates some nerve cells. In multiple sclerosis, the myelin sheath is damaged and the nerve impulse is impaired.
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