Definition of Oligodendrocyte

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Oligodendrocyte

The term 'Oligodendrocyte' as it applies to the area of stem cell research can be defined as 'A supporting cell that provides insulation to nerve cells by forming a myelin sheath (a fatty layer) around axons'.

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