node of Ranvier

noun phrase

node of Ran·​vier -ˈräⁿ-vē-ˌā How to pronounce node of Ranvier (audio)
: a small gap in the myelin sheath of a myelinated nerve fiber

Word History

Etymology

Louis A. Ranvier †1922 French histologist

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of node of Ranvier was in 1876

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“Node of Ranvier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/node%20of%20Ranvier. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

node of Ranvier

noun
node of Ran·​vier -ˈrän-vē-ˌā How to pronounce node of Ranvier (audio)
: a small gap in the myelin sheath of a myelinated axon

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