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unmyelinated

unmyelinated Unmyelinated refers to a type of nerve fiber identified by how its sheath is arranged.

Unmyelinated refers to a type of nerve fiber identified by how its sheath is arranged. These fibers have small axons, carry signals relatively slowly, and make up most peripheral sensory and autonomic fibers, though they are also present in the brain and spinal cord.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Nerve Fibers, Unmyelinated” (D036421).
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