| myelencephalon | <anatomy> The brain and spinal cord; the cerebro-spinal axis; the neuron. Sometimes abbreviated to myelencephal. The metencephalon. Origin: NL, from Gr. Marrow + E. Encephalon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| myelencephalon-specific serine protease | <enzyme> Specifically expressed in the nervous system; plays a role in normal homeostasis and response of spinal cord to injury. Registry number: EC 3.4.21.- Synonym: myelencephalon-specific protease, msp enzyme (26 Jun 1999) |