Schwann Cells

Neuroglial cells of the peripheral nervous system which form the insulating myelin sheaths of peripheral axons.

Year introduced: 1968(1963)

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Tree Number(s): A08.637.800, A08.800.800.690, A11.650.800

MeSH Unique ID: D012583

Entry Terms:

• Schwann Cell
• Cell, Schwann
• Cells, Schwann

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Anatomy Category
Nervous System
Neuroglia
Schwann Cells
Myelin Sheath
Neurilemma
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Anatomy Category
Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Peripheral Nerves
Schwann Cells
Myelin Sheath
Neurilemma
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Anatomy Category
Cells
Neuroglia
Schwann Cells
Myelin Sheath
Neurilemma
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