Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demyelination
Noun
/ˌdiː.maɪ.əˈlɪn.eɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process of losing the protective covering (myelin sheath) of the nerve fibers.
Examples
- Demyelination is a key feature of multiple sclerosis.
- Researchers are studying how demyelination affects motor function.
- The patient experienced symptoms due to the demyelination of neural pathways.
Meaning
Demyelination can occur due to several diseases and conditions, leading to impaired communication between the brain and other parts of the body.
Synonyms
- Myelin loss
- Myelin degradation
- Nerve fiber injury
