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my·e·li·na·tion

(mī′ə-lə-nā′shən) also my·e·li·ni·za·tion (-nĭ-zā′shən)

The process of forming a myelin sheath.

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my•e•li•na•tion

(ˌmaɪ ə ləˈneɪ ʃən)

also my•e•lin•i•za•tion

(ˌmaɪ ə lə nəˈzeɪ ʃən)

n.

the formation of a myelin sheath.

[1895–1900]

Translations

my·e·li·na·tion

, myelinization

n. mielinización, crecimiento de mielina alrededor de una fibra nerviosa.

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