amyelotrophy

/ˌæmɪləˈtrɒfi/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which the growth of a myelinated nerve is reduced or absent, typically caused by a genetic disorder.

“The doctors diagnosed the patient with amyelotrophy, a rare condition affecting the development of nerve cells.”

Synonyms

  • hypomyelination
  • neuropathy

Antonyms

  • myelination
  • neurogenesis