Definition of "myelination" [myelination]

• The production of a coating of myelin around an axon (noun)

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• "Research on understanding role of SCIP transcription factor in myelination of Schwann cells."
• "All the while, adolescent neural circuits are becoming more efficient, as nerve fibers become better insulated -- a process called myelination, which typically continues into our 20s."
• "Most researchers think the hallmark of brain maturity is the growth and repair of white matter, a process known as myelination, which creates speedier, more efficient connections between frequently used regions of the brain."