nonmyelinated

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un·my·e·li·nat·ed

(ŭn-mī'ĕ-li-nāt'ed),

Denoting nerve fibers (axons) lacking a myelin sheath.

Synonym(s): amyelinated, amyelinic, nonmedullated, nonmyelinated, unmedullated

nonmyelinated

(nŏn-mī′ĕ-lĭ-nāt″ĕd) [″ + Gr. myelos, marrow]

Containing no myelin.

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From their origin in the OM to their termination in the glomeruli of the OB, the nonmyelinated olfactory nerves are associated with OECs, which surround large numbers of contiguous axons [19,22-24].

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Only less is known about the laryngeal nonmyelinated afferents and their reflexes.

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Previously pain associated with Osteoid Osteoma was thought to be caused by the numerous nonmyelinated axons that are present in nidus.

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RNFLT reflects the integrity of nonmyelinated axonal tissue, whereas TMV reflects the integrity of nonmyelinated axonal tissue as well as all retinal layers including cellular segments [3].

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Such doses are sufficient to block the nonmyelinated C-fibres in the first stage of labour, but may be inadequate to block the myelinated A-delta fibres in the second stage.

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