demyelinate

English edit

Etymology edit

Pronunciation edit

(UK) IPA^(key): /diːˈmaɪ(j)əlɪneɪt/

Verb edit

demyelinate (third-person singular simple present demyelinates, present participle demyelinating, simple past and past participle demyelinated)

(pathology) To remove the myelin sheath from a nerve

Derived terms edit

demyelination

Translations edit

to remove the myelin sheath from a nerve

French: démyéliniser (fr)
Irish: dímhiailinigh
Portuguese: desmielinizar