myelomere

/maɪˈɛləmɪr/

Definitions

1. noun

A myelomere is a segment of a spinal cord or other myelinated nerve in which the myelin sheath is continuous and unbroken.

“The study of the myelomere revealed crucial information about the structure of the nervous system.”

Synonyms

  • myelinated segment
  • nerve segment

Antonyms

  • demyelinated segment
  • nerve injury