Schwann

Speech parts

1. Schwann - Noun

2. Schwann - Proper noun

Meaning

German physiologist and histologist who in 1838 and 1839 identified the cell as the basic structure of plant and animal tissue (1810-1882)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

theodor schwann fresh nerve neuron refreshing dendrite neurilemma axon nervous tissue neuroglia endoneurium perineurium nerve fiber nerve cell myelin sheath
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Phrases with the word

schwann cells theodor schwann

Examples

Cross section of a myelinated axon 1. Axon 2. Nucleus of Schwann Cell 3. Schwann Cell 4. Myelin Sheath 5. Neurilemma The main purpose of a myelin layer (or sheath) is to increase the speed at which impulses propagate along the myelinated fiber. Source: Internet

The sheaths are formed by glial cells: oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system and Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system. Source: Internet

The medulla oblongata is at the start of the spinal cord and is composed mainly of neuron tissue enveloped in Schwann cells and meninges tissue. Source: Internet

Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells have similar functions in the central and peripheral nervous system respectively. Source: Internet

Schwann and Schleinden argued that cells are the elementary particles of life. Source: Internet

The Cell Theory states that all organisms are composed of cells (Schleiden and Schwann), and cells can only come from other cells (Virchow). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Schwaner Schwanheim Schwanke Schwann cell schwann cells Schwannian