DEMYELINATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

destroy the myelin sheath of

Example: the disease demyelinated the nerve fibers

Categories: Destroy, Destruct

Synonyms

Demyelinate

🔗 Related Words

de- – A related word in the same word family.

myelin – A related word in the same word family.

-ate – A related word in the same word family.

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