What is another word for myeline?
Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ɪɪlˌa͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Myelin is a bedrock tissues for the nervous system. It is a white substance that covers and insulates nerve fibers. It helps to increase the velocity and effectiveness of nerve impulse transmission through the neurons. Myeline has many synonyms, including medullary sheath, nerve insulation, nerve myelinization, axon sheath, and white matter. It is also referred to as the myelin sheath, which is a layer of lipids and proteins that wrap around the axon of the nerve cell. The myelin provides electrical insulation to the nerve cell, which helps maintain the nerve signals' strength and speed. Synonyms for myelin, such as axon sheath or nerve insulation, describe the protective and supportive role that this vitally important substance plays in the body.
