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myelinated

/ˈmaɪ.ə.lɪ.neɪ.tɪd/

Tradução: Descreve uma fibra nervosa revestida pela bainha de mielina, que isola e acelera os impulsos elétricos.

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adjective

/ˈmaɪ.ə.lɪ.neɪ.tɪd/C2formalmedical
  • ptDescreve uma fibra nervosa revestida pela bainha de mielina, que isola e acelera os impulsos elétricos.

Describes a nerve fiber that is covered by a myelin sheath, which insulates and speeds up electrical impulses.

  1. Covered with myelinC2formalmedical

    Describing a nerve fiber that is surrounded by a fatty insulating layer called myelin, which speeds up signal transmission.

    ptMielinizado

    • Myelinated axons transmit nerve impulses much faster than unmyelinated ones.
    • The doctor explained that myelinated neurons are essential for efficient brain function.
    • Damage to myelinated sheaths can lead to neurological disorders.

    Sinônimosmedullated

    Antônimosunmyelinated

Formas
  • more myelinated comparative form
  • most myelinated superlative form