myelination

my·e·li·na·tion

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-uh-luh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌmaɪ ə ləˈneɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-uh-luh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌmaɪ ə ləˈneɪ ʃən/

Definitions of myelination word

noun myelination the formation of a myelin sheath. 1
noun myelination The production of a coating of myelin around an axon. 1
noun myelination the change or maturation of certain nerve cells whereby a layer of myelin forms around the axons which allows the nerve impulses to travel faster 0

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Origin of myelination

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; myelin + -ation

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Parts of speech for Myelination

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myelination popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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