schwann cell

US /ˈʃwɑːn sel/
UK /ˈʃwɑːn sel/
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Schwann-cel

a type of glial cell that forms myelin sheaths around axons in the peripheral nervous system

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Schwann cells are crucial for the regeneration of peripheral nerves.
Schwann-cellen zijn cruciaal voor de regeneratie van perifere zenuwen.
Myelin produced by Schwann cells insulates nerve fibers.
Myeline geproduceerd door Schwann-cellen isoleert zenuwvezels.