demyelinating


de·my·e·lin·at·ing

adj \(ˌ)dē-ˈmī-ə-lə-ˌnā-tiŋ\

Definition of DEMYELINATING

: causing or characterized by the loss or destruction of myelin <demyelinating diseases> <a demyelinating agent>
de·my·e·lin·ation \(ˌ)dē-ˌmī-ə-lə-ˈnā-shən\ noun

First Known Use of DEMYELINATING

1939

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