oligodendrocyte

Definition / meaning of oligodendrocyte

A cell that forms the myelin sheath (a layer that covers and protects nerve cells) in the brain and spinal cord. An oligodendrocyte is a type of glial cell.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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