Meaning Of The Word Medullary sheath

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medullary sheath in American English
a layer of myelin forming a sheath around certain nerve fibers
noun: a narrow zone made up of the innermost layer of woody tissue immediately surrounding the pith in plants

medullary sheath in British English
noun: a myelin layer surrounding and insulating certain nerve fibres

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