amyelinic

/ˌæmɪˈlɪnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by the absence of myelin, a fatty substance surrounding nerve fibers.

“The amyelinic condition has been linked to several neurological disorders.”

2. noun

a condition or state characterized by the absence of myelin.

“The patient’s amyelinic symptoms were causing severe nerve damage.”

Synonyms

  • demyelinated
  • demyelinating

Antonyms

  • myelinated
  • neurologically intact