Oligodendrocyte

usgb/ˌɑː.lɪ.ɡənˈdroʊ.saɪt/
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A type of cell in the brain and spinal cord that makes a substance called myelin which protects nerve fibers.

Oligodendrocytes provide insulation to nerve cells in the central nervous system.
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myelin sheath,nerve fiber,central nervous system

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Understanding the role of oligodendrocytes is key

This implies their critical function in neural communication

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For students of neuroscience, relating oligodendrocytes to diseases like multiple sclerosis can enhance learning.
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