myelinated
|my-el-in-at-ed|
/ˈmaɪ.ə.lɪˌneɪ.tɪd/
(myelinate)
covered with myelin sheath
Etymology
'myelinated' originates from the modern English verb 'myelinate', which is formed from 'myelin' (the insulating sheath around nerves) and the suffix '-ate' (to make or become).
'myelinate' was coined in the late 19th to early 20th century from 'myelin' (from French 'myéline', from Greek 'myelos' meaning 'marrow') and the verb-forming suffix '-ate'. 'Myelinated' is the adjectival or past participle form.
Initially, it meant 'to cover with myelin', and this meaning has remained consistent, now commonly used in neuroscience to describe nerve fibers with a myelin sheath.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'myelinate'.
The nerve fibers were myelinated during development.
Adjective 1
having a myelin sheath; covered with myelin, especially referring to nerve fibers.
Myelinated axons transmit signals faster than unmyelinated ones.
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Last updated: 2025/08/03 18:07