nonmyelinating

[US]/nɒnˈmaɪəlɪneɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/nɑːnˈmaɪəlɪneɪtɪŋ/

Translation

adj.(of Schwann cells or nerve fibers) not forming or producing a myelin sheath; describing cells or axons that lack a myelin covering
n.a nonmyelinating cell or structure, particularly referring to Schwann cells that support unmyelinated axons

Phrases & Collocations

nonmyelinating schwann cells

nonmyelinating axons

nonmyelinating neurons

nonmyelinating tissue

nonmyelinating fibers

nonmyelinating glia

nonmyelinating cells

nonmyelinating state

nonmyelinating phenotype

nonmyelinating sheath

Example Sentences

nonmyelinating schwann cells play a crucial role in maintaining the peripheral nervous system.

damage to nonmyelinating nerves can result in chronic neuropathic pain.

researchers compared the gene expression profiles of myelinating and nonmyelinating glia.

nonmyelinating axons conduct nerve impulses at a significantly slower speed.

remak bundles are composed of multiple nonmyelinating schwann cells.

the autonomic nervous system largely consists of nonmyelinating fibers.

nonmyelinating oligodendrocytes provide metabolic support to neurons in the central nervous system.

pathological changes were observed in the nonmyelinating nerve fibers.

studying nonmyelinating cell function offers new insights into neurodegenerative diseases.

certain toxins specifically target nonmyelinating neurons.

the nonmyelinating phenotype is essential for the regeneration of injured nerves.

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