oligodendria
/ˌɑlɪɡoʊˈdɛndriə/
noun
- Cells in the brain and spinal cord that produce myelin, a fatty substance that insulates nerve fibers.
- Oligodendria help speed up electrical signals between neurons.
- Scientists are studying how to repair oligodendria after spinal cord injuries.
- Damage to oligodendria can lead to diseases like multiple sclerosis.