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oligodendrocyte

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1 Definition of oligodendrocyte

Meaning of oligodendrocyte: A cell that forms the myelin sheath (a layer that covers and protects nerve cells) in the brain and spinal cord.

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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