demyelination

American  

[dee-mahy-uh-luh-ney-shuhn] / ˌdi maɪ ə ləˈneɪ ʃən /

noun

1. loss of myelin from the nerve sheaths, as in multiple sclerosis.

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Etymology

Origin of demyelination

First recorded in 1930–35; de- + myelination

Example Sentences

MS is defined by ongoing inflammation and demyelination within the central nervous system.

From Science Daily

After three weeks, mice that received cisplatin but not gamma therapy showed many of the expected effects of chemotherapy: brain volume shrinkage, DNA damage, demyelination, and inflammation.

From Science Daily

A prime example is multiple sclerosis, a serious and frequent neurological disease in which immune cells drive demyelination, i.e., the loss of myelin.

From Science Daily

The resulting demyelination impairs the functioning of nerve cells and can result in optic neuritis, vision loss, nausea and fatigue.

From Washington Post

Ziggy, estimated to be a teenager, suffers from cerebral demyelination that affects her coordination and ability to process images correctly.

From Washington Times