sheath

Example Sentences

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Oligodendrocytes, the cells that produce myelin to insulate nerve fibers, expressed fewer genes required for maintaining and regenerating the myelin sheath.

From Science Daily • Nov. 24, 2025

In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, a protective layer that insulates nerve fibers.

From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2025

Frankly, Aidan’s behavior is far more concerning than Wyatt’s, a flag so big and red that Carrie could make a stunning sheath dress out of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

Investigators linked Kohberger to the murder through cell phone data, surveillance video, and DNA on a knife sheath at the crime scene.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025

Besides, I can do a lot more damage with a sheath of arrows than she can with two axes, so I'm the best one to bring up the rear.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins