Demyelinating

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈmaɪɪɫɪnˈeɪˈtɪŋ/

Demyelinating (adjective)

  1. Describes a condition that damages the protective covering of nerves in the body.

Examples

  • The condition is caused by demyelinating diseases affecting the nervous system.
  • Demyelinating diseases affect the nerves in the body.

Common collocations: demyelinating disease, demyelinating process

Synonyms of Demyelinating

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Demyelinating

  • — Refers to the process of forming myelin around nerves.