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Term: myelinated

Description:

Myelinated refers to the presence of a myelin sheath around nerve fibers. It is a characteristic of certain cells in the nervous system.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Covered with a myelin sheath

Usage:

- The myelinated fibers in the brain help to transmit nerve impulses quickly and efficiently.

- Damage to the myelinated nerves can result in a variety of neurological disorders.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: Caused to develop a myelin sheath

Usage:

- During development, certain cells in the nervous system are myelinated to ensure proper functioning.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A nerve fiber covered with a myelin sheath

Usage:

- The myelinated nerves are responsible for the rapid transmission of signals in the body.

Part of Speech: Past Participle

Sense: Having developed a myelin sheath

Usage:

- The myelinated neurons in the spinal cord assist in relaying sensory information to the brain.

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