Myelin

/ˈmaɪ.ə.lɪn/ noun

Definition

A fatty insulating sheath that surrounds axons in the nervous system, dramatically increasing the speed of electrical signal transmission.

Etymology

From Greek 'myelos' meaning 'marrow,' + '-in' (chemical suffix). Named for its marrow-like fatty composition.

Kelly Says

Myelin is like electrical tape wrapping around your brain's wiring — it makes signals travel up to 100 times faster. Practice literally builds more of it!

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