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myelination

American  
[mahy-uh-luh-ney-shuhn] / ˌmaɪ ə ləˈneɪ ʃən /
Also myelinization

noun

Anatomy.
  1. the formation of a myelin sheath.


Etymology

Origin of myelination

First recorded in 1895–1900; myelin + -ation

Example Sentences

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They found that children exposed to better interactions and more engaging language had greater myelination, suggesting they could process language more quickly and effectively.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

"In the healthy nervous system, adaptive myelination tunes circuit dynamics in a way that supports healthy cognitive functions like learning, memory and attention," Monje said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024

Adaptive myelination adds a new layer to how our brains learn from experience.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024

In adaptive myelination, more active brain circuits gain more myelin -- the fatty insulation that allows electrical signals to travel faster and more efficiently through nerve fibers.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024

The healthy protein is anchored on the cell membranes of neurons and glia throughout the brain, although its best validated role is in maintaining myelination of peripheral nerves.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 21, 2024

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