Schwann

American  

[shvahn, shwahn] / ʃvɑn, ʃwɑn /

noun

1. Theodor 1810–82, German zoologist.

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Schwann British  

/ ʃvan /

noun

1. Theodor (ˈteːodoːr). 1810–82, German physiologist, who founded the theory that all animals consist of cells or cell products

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Example Sentences

Surprisingly, the current research project showed that leptin signalling is also an important factor in the repair of damaged nerves by Schwann cells.

From Science Daily

Upon investigation of this relationship between Mitf and Schwann cells, they found that Mitf was in the cytoplasm of Schwann cells until sensing neuronal damage.

From Science Daily

Like the Schwann cells in their previous work, liver cells in armadillos that harbored the bacteria became more like stem cells.

From Science Magazine

They studied how the SARS-CoV-2 virus interacts with inner ear cells like hair cells, nerve fibers, supporting cells and neuron insulators known as Schwann cells.

From Salon

Moreover, new forms of support for peripheral nerve glial cells known as Schwann cells may also help persuade reluctant nerves to regrow.

From Scientific American