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PRONUNCIATION OF MYELIN

myelin  [ˈmaɪɪlɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MYELIN

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Myelin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MYELIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

myelin

Myelin

Myelin is a dielectric material that forms a layer, the myelin sheath, usually around only the axon of a neuron. It is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system. It is an outgrowth of a type of glial cell. The production of the myelin sheath is called myelination. In humans, myelination begins in the 14th week of fetal development, although little myelin exists in the brain at the time of birth. During infancy, myelination occurs quickly and continues through the adolescent stages of life. Schwann cells supply the myelin for peripheral neurons, whereas oligodendrocytes, specifically of the interfascicular type, myelinate the axons of the central nervous system. Myelin is considered a defining characteristic of the vertebrates, but myelin-like sheaths have also arisen by parallel evolution in some invertebrates, although they are quite different from vertebrate myelin at the molecular level. Myelin was discovered in 1854 by Rudolf Virchow.

Definition of myelin in the English dictionary

The definition of myelin in the dictionary is a white tissue forming an insulating sheath around certain nerve fibres. Damage to the myelin sheath causes neurological disease, as in multiple sclerosis.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MYELIN


amoxicillin
əˈmɒksɪˌsɪlɪn
amoxycillin
əˈmɒksɪˌsɪlɪn
ampicillin
ˌæmpɪˈsɪlɪn
anilin
ˈænɪlɪn
aniline
ˈænɪlɪn
brazilin
ˈbræzɪlɪn
cloxacillin
ˌklɒksəˈsɪlɪn
dimethylaniline
daɪˌmiːθaɪlˈænɪlɪn
Enniskillen
ˌɛnɪsˈkɪlɪn
fibrillin
ˈfɪbrɪlɪn
haematoxylin
ˌhiːməˈtɒksɪlɪn
hematoxylin
ˌhiːməˈtɒksɪlɪn
Kerguelen
ˈkɜːɡɪlɪn
methicillin
ˌmɛθɪˈsɪlɪn
nepheline
ˈnɛfɪlɪn
oxacillin
ˌɒksəˈsɪlɪn
penicillin
ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn
silen
ˈsaɪlɪn
urobilin
ˌjʊərəʊˈbaɪlɪn
vanillin
ˈvænɪlɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MYELIN

myelencephala
myelencephalic
myelencephalon
myelin sheath
myelinated
myeline
myelinic
myelitides
myelitis
myeloblast
myeloblastic
myelocyte
myelocytic
myelofibroses
myelofibrosis
myelofibrotic
myelogenous
myelogram
myelography
myeloid

WORDS THAT END LIKE MYELIN

bromelin
capelin
ermelin
ghrelin
glutelin
Gobelin
gridelin
Hamelin
javelin
Led Zeppelin
Michelin
Pied Piper of Hamelin
ravelin
sphingomyelin
tattie-peelin
the javelin
yeelin
zeppelin

Synonyms and antonyms of myelin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «myelin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MYELIN

Find out the translation of myelin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of myelin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «myelin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

髓鞘
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mielina
570 millions of speakers

English

myelin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

माइलिन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المايلين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

миелина
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mielina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাইলিন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

myéline
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Myelin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Myelin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ミエリン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수초
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Myelin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

myelin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நரம்புக்கொழுப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मायलेन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

miyelin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mielina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mieliny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мієліну
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mielina
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μυελίνης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

miëlien
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

myelin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

myelin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of myelin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MYELIN»

The term «myelin» is regularly used and occupies the 67.282 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MYELIN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «myelin» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «myelin» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about myelin

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MYELIN»

Discover the use of myelin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to myelin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Myelin
Myelin: Biology and Chemistry provides in-depth reviews and discussions regarding recent findings in the biology and chemistry of myelin.
Russell E. Martenson, 1992
2
Myelin Repair and Neuroprotection in Multiple Sclerosis
This book will cover a new and emerging field in the development of strategies to treat MS. Until now, the only therapies available for MS treatment have been those directed against inflammation and the immune attack on the CNS.
Ian D. Duncan, Robin J M Franklin, 2012
3
Magnetic Resonance of Myelination and Myelin Disorders
This is the third edition of Magnetic Resonance of Myelination and Myelin Disorders, a standard text in the field.
Marjo S. van der Knaap, Jaap Valk, 2005
4
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems
Multiple Sclerosis: Myelin—Going, Going, Gone a particular form of herpes virus, HHV-6. This virus causes roseola, a relatively mild babyhood condition characterized by a fever and rash. More than 90% of infants get roseola, after which ...
Lauralee Sherwood, 2008
5
Brain-building Nutrition: How Dietary Fats and Oils Affect ...
Myelin: The Insulating Factor Surrounding many nerve fibers is a shiny-white substance called myelin.* The basic function of myelin is to speed the transmission of nerve impulses; thus, making nerve transmission more efficient and rapid.
Michael A. Schmidt, 2007
6
The Biology of Oligodendrocytes
For the first time, this book provides a dedicated review of all of the major aspects of oligodendrocyte biology, including development, organization, genetics, and immunobiology.
Patricia Armati, Emily Mathey, 2010
7
Myelin Basic Protein
This book addresses the issue of Myelin and the way it binds to negatively-charged lipids on the cytosolic surfaces of the processes and is responsible for adhesion of these surfaces of myelin in the CNS, thus forming the major dense line ...
Joan M. Boggs, 2008
8
Clinical Neuroanatomy
Myelinated Nerve Fibers A myelinated nerve fiber is one that is surrounded by a myelin sheath. The myelin sheath is not part of the neuron but is formed by a supporting cell (Figs. 3-2 and 3-3). In the central nervous system, the supporting cell ...
Richard S. Snell, 2010
9
Physiology: Cases and Problems
Case 6 Multiple Sclerosis: Myelin and Conduction Velocity Meg Newton is a 32- year-old assistant at a horse-breeding farm in Virginia. She feeds, grooms, and exercises the horses. At age 27, she had her first episode of blurred vision.
Linda S. Costanzo, 2009
10
Cell and Molecular Biology: Concepts and Experiments
For example, the inner mitochondrial membrane has a very high ratio of protein/ lipid in comparison to the red blood cell plasma membrane, which is high in comparison to the membranes of the myelin sheath that form a multilayered wrapping ...
Gerald Karp, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MYELIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term myelin is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Study: Statins Cause Brain Decline
The brain contains a large amount of cholesterol, which is required for the myelin sheaths that protect the nerves. In fact, the brain makes its ... «Newsmax, Jul 15»
2
Aisha's fight: Holding on to hope in the battle against M.S.
Much like the insulation surrounding a wire, the myelin sheath helps with the transmission of a nerve impulse. Depending on the severity of ... «Windsor Star, Jul 15»
3
New Study Evaluates The Role of MRI in Monitoring MS Progression
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating, progressive disease of the nervous system. It is caused by loss of myelin, a fatty substance that wraps ... «Multiple Sclerosis News Today, Jul 15»
4
Multiple Sclerosis – Epidemiology Forecast to 2023
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease in which the myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
5
New Imaging Technique Could Make Brain Tumor Removal Safer …
Eventually, the researchers figured out that a second special property of brain cancer cells — that they lack the so-called myelin sheaths that ... «Biotechin.Asia, Jul 15»
6
Pathogenic CWF19L1 variants as a novel cause of autosomal …
In cerebrospinal fluid, there was an increase detected in myelin basic protein (MBP): 1.2 μg/l (normal: 0.3–1.0 μg/l), whereas concentrations of ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
7
Casualties in the War: New Research Confirms Vaccines Do Have a …
Myelin is a protein that surrounds nerves, like insulation around a pipe, and when the immune system starts destroying myelin, nerves stop ... «Center for Research on Globalization, Jul 15»
8
Media Matters Smears Ann Romney About Her MS, Says She's 'Got …
Myelin damage disrupts communication between your brain and the rest of your body. Ultimately, the nerves themselves may deteriorate, ... «Daily Caller, Jul 15»
9
Study on French MS Population Reveals Long Disease Duration is …
With novel experimental therapies focusing on neuroprotection and myelin regeneration, there are promising therapeutic approaches moving ... «Multiple Sclerosis News Today, Jul 15»
10
How to Myelinate a Nerve?
Demyelinating diseases are life altering. Such diseases are characterized by damages to the protective covering also called myelin sheath that ... «Doctor Tipster, Jul 15»

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