Oligodendrocyte
Noun
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
Noun
Cells that form myelin in the central nervous system, essential for fast nerve impulse conduction.
Damage to oligodendrocytes can lead to neurological disorders.
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neuroprotection,myelination,glial cell
Noun
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.
Usage tips
Neutral
myelin sheath,nerve fiber,central nervous system
Noun
Cells that form myelin in the central nervous system, essential for fast nerve impulse conduction.
Damage to oligodendrocytes can lead to neurological disorders.
Usage tips
Neutral
neuroprotection,myelination,glial cell
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/1Understanding the role of oligodendrocytes is key
This implies their critical function in neural communication
For students of neuroscience, relating oligodendrocytes to diseases like multiple sclerosis can enhance learning.
Pro Tip 1/1Understanding the role of oligodendrocytes is key
This implies their critical function in neural communication
For students of neuroscience, relating oligodendrocytes to diseases like multiple sclerosis can enhance learning.
Pro Tip 1/1Understanding the role of oligodendrocytes is key
This implies their critical function in neural communication
For students of neuroscience, relating oligodendrocytes to diseases like multiple sclerosis can enhance learning.
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