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Definitions from the WebdemyelinateDefinition: To strip or remove the protective covering (myelin) from nerve fibers. Part of Speech: Verb Sense 1: To cause the loss or destruction of myelin, resulting in the impairment of nerve function. Example sentence: Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, specifically targeting the central nervous system and demyelinating the nerves. Sense 2: To remove the myelin covering intentionally for research or medical purposes. Example sentence: Scientists carefully demyelinate nerve fibers in the laboratory to study the effects of myelin loss on nerve signals. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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