Oligodendrocyte A cell that forms the myelin sheath (a layer that covers and protects nerve cells) in the brain and spinal cord.…
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Nodes of Ranvier Also known as myelin sheath gaps. A myelin sheath wraps around the axon of a neuron and insulates it.…
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Neurofibromatosis (NF) Neurofibromatosis is an inherited disorder of the nervous system. Symptoms About Neurofibromatosis (NF) The neurofibromatoses are a group of three…
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Lipid Storage Diseases (Lipidoses) A group of inherited disorders in which harmful amounts of lipids (fats) accumulate in some of the body’s…
