YourDictionary

Schwann

Listen

(shvän), Theodor 1810-1882.

German physiologist and pioneer histologist who described the cell as the basic structure of animal tissue.

Learn more about Schwann

» Schwann medical definition

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

Browse entries near Schwann

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Bookmark Site Help Suggestion Box Tools

© 1996-2012 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.