demyelination
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of demyelination
First recorded in 1930–35; de- + myelination
Example Sentences
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She had actually been suffering from a tumefactive demyelination - an inflammation which is usually treated by neurologists who would prescribe strong steroids.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
MS is defined by ongoing inflammation and demyelination within the central nervous system.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 6, 2026
Surprisingly and in contrast to the prevailing view, they found an inverse relationship of axon loss and demyelination when comparing the disease models.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2023
The resulting demyelination impairs the functioning of nerve cells and can result in optic neuritis, vision loss, nausea and fatigue.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2022
Commensal microbiota and myelin autoantigen cooperate to trigger autoimmune demyelination.
From Nature ● Nov. 14, 2017
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