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Ranvier

[ räɴ-vyā′ ]

Louis Antoine 1835-1922

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French histologist noted for his studies of nerve endings and skin structure.

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Words nearby Ranvier

Rantoul, ranula, ranula pancreatica, ranunculaceous, ranunculus, Ranvier, Ranvier's node, raob, RAOC, Raoult's law, rap

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How to use Ranvier in a sentence

The mayors had no longer an army when, at ten o'clock, Ranvier came to ask for their final decision.
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Ranvier, in an interval of silence, cried out, "In the name of the People the Commune is proclaimed."
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Ranvier went in search of cannon, and mounted them in the fort of Issy, thus preventing the Versaillese from taking the offensive.
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The only one of real energy, the upright and warm-hearted Ranvier, was at the mercy of his blind kindliness.
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The only one of its members who played any part was Ranvier, splendidly energetic in the combats.
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