myelinopathy


my·e·lin·op·a·thy

(mī'ĕ-lin-op'ă-thē), A disorder affecting the myelin of peripheral nerve fibers, in contrast to one affecting axons (axonopathy).

myelinopathy

(mi?e-li-nop'a-the) Degeneration of the myelin sheaths of neurons, esp. in the central nervous system. See: multiple sclerosis