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Definition of Demyelination
1. Noun. Loss of the myelin covering of some nerve fibers resulting in their impaired function.
Generic synonyms: Degenerative Disorder
Group relationships: Disseminated Multiple Sclerosis, Disseminated Sclerosis, Ms, Multiple Sclerosis
Group relationships: Disseminated Multiple Sclerosis, Disseminated Sclerosis, Ms, Multiple Sclerosis
Definition of Demyelination
1. Noun. The removal of the myelin sheath from a nerve fibre, normally as a result of disease ¹
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Definition of Demyelination
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Medical Definition of Demyelination
1. Loss of myelin with preservation of the axons or fibre tracts. Central demyelination occurs within the central nervous system (e.g., the demyelination seen with multiple sclerosis); peripheral demyelination affects the peripheral nervous system (e.g., the demyelination seen with Guillain-Barre syndrome). (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Demyelination
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