Schwann Cell

Definition: Schwann Cell

Schwann Cell

Noun

1. Any cell that covers the nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system and forms the myelin sheath.

Specialty Definitions: Schwann Cell

Domain	Definitions
Medicine	A neurilemmal cell from the sheath of a peripheral nerve fibre. Source: European Union. (references)
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Non-Fiction Usage: Schwann Cell

Subject	Topic	Quote
Health		Once the gene that suppresses Schwann cell growth is "mapped" or located, scientists can begin to develop gene therapy to control the overproduction of these cells in individuals with acoustic neurinoma. (references)
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Frequency of Internet Keywords: Schwann Cell

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Modern Translations: Schwann Cell

Language		Translations for "Schwann cell"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
Danish		Schwann-celle. (various references)

French		cellule de Schwann. (various references)

German		Schwann-Zelle. (various references)

Italian		cellule di Schwann. (various references)

Pig Latin		annschway ellcay

Portuguese		célula de Schwann. (various references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

Anagrams: Schwann Cell

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