myelinopathy

myelinopathy
A disorder affecting the myelin of peripheral nerve fibers, in contrast to one affecting axons (axonopathy).

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my·eli·nop·a·thy (mi″ə-lĭ-nopґə-the) any disease of the myelin; degeneration of the white matter of the brain.

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