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What is the definition or description of: demyelination?
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Loss of insulation: Nerve fibers have a central axon insulated by myelin covering. Demyelination is damage to the myelin, and typically experienced in multiple sclerosis due to an autoimmune attack by lymphocytes, but may be seen also in hereditary leukodystrophies, acute encephalomyelitis, and inflam. Nerve disorders.
Answered 12/6/2012
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Am diag with demyelination and was adminisstered 1gm/day prednisolone for 5 days. What care I should take in future.
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