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immature Schwann cell

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immature Schwann cell

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created by

tmeehan

creation date

2010-09-24T02:10:31Z

definition

A glial cell that develops from a Schwann cell precursor. The immature Schwann cell is embedded among neurons (axons) with minimal extracellular spaces separating them from nerve cell membranes and has a basal lamina. Cells can survive without an axon present. Immature Schwann cell can be found communally ensheathing large groups of axons.

has broad synonym

Schwann cell

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