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node of Ranvier
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node of Ran·vier
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Definition of node of Ranvier
: a small gap in the myelin sheath of a myelinated nerve fiber
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node of Ranvier
noun
node of Ran·vier
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Medical Definition of node of Ranvier
: a small gap in the myelin sheath of a myelinated axon
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