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demyelinate

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[dih-mahy-uh-luh-neyt] / dɪˈmaɪ ə ləˌneɪt /

verb (used with object)

demyelinated, demyelinating
  1. to obliterate or remove the myelin sheath from (a nerve or nerves).


Etymology

Origin of demyelinate

First recorded in 1960–65; de- + myelin + -ate 1

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The continuation of other studies with riliprubart, including another phase 3 trial for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, will be evaluated in light of the data, Sanofi said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

"Currently, there are no effective therapies to reverse myelin damage in devastating demyelinating diseases such as MS," says corresponding author Q. Richard Lu, PhD, a top brain research expert at Cincinnati Children's.

From Science Daily May 2, 2024

Unlike Epstein-Barr, MS, a devastating demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, is relatively rare.

From Scientific American Jan. 13, 2022

Its intravenous form is FDA-licensed for six conditions, including primary immunodeficiencies; Kawasaki disease, which causes inflammation in the blood vessels; preventive care after bone marrow transplants; and a neurological condition called chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.

From Washington Post Sep. 20, 2019

Multiple sclerosis is a demyelinating disease affecting the central nervous system.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

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