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Schwann — may refer to:*The Schwann cell *Theodor Schwann, a German physiologist, histologist and cytologist *Schwann Records, a German record label ee also*Schwan (Disambiguation) … Wikipedia
Schwann cell — Structure of a typical neuron Schwann cells wrapped around an axon Dendrite … Wikipedia
Schwann cell — shwän n a cell that forms spiral layers around a myelinated nerve fiber between two nodes of Ranvier and forms the myelin sheath consisting of the inner spiral layers from which the protoplasm has been squeezed out Schwann shvän Theodor Ambrose… … Medical dictionary
Cell theory — refers to the idea that cells are the basic unit of structure in every living thing. Development of this theory during the Mid 1600s was made possible by advances in microscopy. This theory is one of the foundations of biology. The theory says… … Wikipedia
Schwann cell — Schwann′ cell n. hic (lab cbl) a cell of the peripheral nervous system that wraps around a nerve fiber, jelly roll fashion, forming the myelin sheath • Etymology: 1930–35; after T. Schwann, who first described it … From formal English to slang
Schwann cell — [shwän] n. any of the cells covering the myelin sheath that surrounds and insulates an axon of a nerve cell: see also NODE OF RANVIER … English World dictionary
Schwann,Theodor — Schwann (shvän), Theodor. 1810 1882. German physiologist and pioneer histologist who described the cell as the basic structure of animal tissue. * * * … Universalium
cell — cell1 cell like, adj. /sel/, n. 1. a small room, as in a convent or prison. 2. any of various small compartments or bounded areas forming part of a whole. 3. a small group acting as a unit within a larger organization: a local cell of the… … Universalium
Schwann cell — noun any cell that covers the nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system and forms the myelin sheath • Hypernyms: ↑somatic cell, ↑vegetative cell * * * ˈshw]än , ˈshf], ˈshv] noun Usage: usually capitalized S Etymology: after Theodor Schwann… … Useful english dictionary
Schwann, Theodor — born Dec. 7, 1810, Neuss, Prussia died Jan. 11, 1882, Cologne, Ger. German physiologist. He founded modern histology by recognizing the cell as the basic unit of animal structure. A year after Mathias Jacob Schleiden, a colleague Schwann knew… … Universalium
