Myelin
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A white fatty substance that forms an insulating sheath around the axons of certain nerve fibres, enabling rapid transmission of electrical signals.
“Damage to myelin in multiple sclerosis disrupts the normal conduction of nerve impulses throughout the body.”
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my·e·lin
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Starts with MY and ends in IN, well-balanced vowel and consonant distribution
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11-point word with Y, the IN ending allows it to hook into longer words
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