node of Ranvier

noun phrase

node of Ran·vier -ˈräⁿ-vē-ˌā

: a small gap in the myelin sheath of a myelinated nerve fiber

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Etymology

Louis A. Ranvier †1922 French histologist

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Nov. 2024.

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node of Ranvier

noun

node of Ran·vier -ˈrän-vē-ˌā

: a small gap in the myelin sheath of a myelinated axon

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node of Ranvier

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