node of Ranvier en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɹɑn.vi.eɪ/
Etymology
Named for French physician Louis-Antoine Ranvier.
Meanings
- A small constriction in the myelin sheath of axons.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nodes of Ranvier | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Descendants
Ranvier’n kurouma · Ranvierin kurouma
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Translations (2)
fi Ranvierin kurouma (Translations) · fi Ranvier’n kurouma (Translations)