medullated

[ med-l-ey-tid, mej-uh-ley-, muh-duhl-ey-tid ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. myelinated.

medullated

/ mɪˈdʌl-; ˈmɛdəˌleɪtɪd /

adjective

1. anatomy encased in a myelin sheath
2. having a medulla

Other Words From

• non·medul·lated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of medullated¹

First recorded in 1865–70; medull(a) + -ate ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

There is also an abundant plexus of fine medullated fibres within the granule layer.

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They give off a number of short dendrites with claw-like endings, and a fine non-medullated neuraxon process.

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Between the neurolemma and the axis cylinder is the medullated sheath, composed of a fatty substance known as myelin.

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These sensations are carried by medullated nerve fibres, and are slow to return after injury to the nerves.

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