myelin
my·e·lin
noun \ˈmī-ə-lən\Definition of MYELIN
: a soft white somewhat fatty material that forms a thick layer around the axons of some neurons
— my·e·lin·ic \ˌmī-ə-ˈli-nik\ adjective
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First Known Use: 1873
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