Schwann cell en · NOUN
Etymology
After their discoverer Theodor Schwann (1810–1882), German physiologist.
Meanings
- Glia of the peripheral nervous system involved in many important aspects of peripheral nerve biology, including the myelination of axons
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwann cells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
cell of Schwann · lemnoblast · neurolemmocyte
Translations (1)
it lemnoblasto (Translations)