Myelinated
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪɪɫɪnˈeɪˈtɛd/
Myelinated (adj)
- Having a protective fatty covering around nerve fibres, which helps signals travel faster.
Examples
- Myelinated nerves have a fatty covering that speeds up signals.
- When nerves are myelinated, electrical signals move more quickly.
Myelinated (adjective)
Examples
- The myelinated nerve fibre carries signals faster.
- A myelinated nerve fibre helps reduce signal loss.