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myelinated nerve fiber

/ˈmaɪəlɪneɪtɪd nɜːv ˈfaɪbər/

Tradução: Fibra nervosa envolta pela bainha de mielina, que isola o axônio e permite a condução mais rápida dos impulsos elétricos no sistema nervoso.

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/ˈmaɪəlɪneɪtɪd nɜːv ˈfaɪbər/C1formalmedical
  • ptFibra nervosa envolta pela bainha de mielina, que isola o axônio e permite a condução mais rápida dos impulsos elétricos no sistema nervoso.

A nerve fiber that is surrounded by a myelin sheath, which insulates the axon and allows for faster transmission of electrical impulses in the nervous system.

  1. Insulated nerve cell extensionC2formal

    A nerve fiber (axon) that is surrounded by a myelin sheath, which speeds up the transmission of electrical impulses.

    ptFibra nervosa mielinizada

    • Myelinated nerve fibers conduct signals much faster than unmyelinated ones.
    • Damage to myelinated nerve fibers can lead to multiple sclerosis.
    • The myelin sheath protects the myelinated nerve fiber from damage.