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Definition of myelination

myelination

/ˌmaɪ.ə.lɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
my · el · i · na · tion
Plural:myelinations
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Adjective:myelinated
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• noun

1

The biological process in which a myelin sheath forms around a nerve fiber, increasing the speed and efficiency of electrical impulse transmission.

Example

"Proper myelination in the early years of a child's life is critical for the development of rapid cognitive and motor functions."

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• Rhymes for myelination

• Nearby Words

muzzleloading
mwanza
myanmar
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mygalomorph
myitnge
myna

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'myelin', coined in the 1850s from the Greek 'myelos' (marrow), combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ation'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Myelination. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/myelination
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