nodes of ranvier

Noun
Synonyms: Ranvier's nodes

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Noun (1)

  1. small gaps in the myelin sheath of medullated axonsSynonyms: Ranvier's nodesType of opening, gapPart of medullary sheath, myelin sheath
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