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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Axon
  1. Neuropathy secondary to drugs 
    ... peripheral nerves. There may be damage to the axon part of the nerve cell, which interferes with ... may involve the myelin sheath, which insulates the axons and increases the speed of transmission of signals ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000700.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Common peroneal nerve dysfunction 
    ... nerve disrupts the myelin sheath that covers the axon (branch of the nerve cell). The axon can also be injured, which is a more ... with movement There is evidence that the nerve axon is damaged CONTROLLING SYMPTOMS You may need over- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000791.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Nerve biopsy 
    Nerve biopsy may be done to help diagnose: Axon degeneration (destruction of the axon portion of the nerve cell) Damage to the ... the nerve Infections that damage nerves Loss of axon tissue Metabolic neuropathies (nerve disorders that occur with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003928.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. White matter of the brain 
    ... of the brain (subcortical). It contains nerve fibers (axons), which are extensions of nerve cells (neurons). Many ... signals along extensions of the nerve cells called axons. By comparison, gray matter is tissue found on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002344.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Femoral nerve dysfunction 
    ... nerve is made up of many fibers, called axons, surrounded by insulation, called the myelin sheath. Damage ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000687.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Axillary nerve dysfunction 
    ... nerve or part of the nerve cell (the axon). Damage of either type reduces or prevents the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000689.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Sensorimotor polyneuropathy 
    ... systemic) process that damages nerve cells, nerve fibers (axons), and nerve coverings ( myelin sheath). Damage to the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000750.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Mononeuropathy 
    ... sheath) or part of the nerve cell (the axon) may be damaged. This damage slows or prevents ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000780.htm - Medical Encyclopedia