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1. myelin_sheath
noun. a layer of myelin encasing (and insulating) the axons of medullated nerve fibers.
2. sheath
noun. ['ˈʃiːθ'] a protective covering (as for a knife or sword).
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Etymology
- sheath (English)
- sceaþ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. sheath
noun. ['ˈʃiːθ'] a dress suitable for formal occasions.
Synonyms
Etymology
- sheath (English)
- sceaþ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))