| schwannosis |
hypertrophy of the sheaths of Schwann.
출처: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_health_library.j...
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| Schwann cell |
the neuroglial cell of the peripheral nerves which forms the myelin sheath and supports regeneration.
출처: www.themiamiproject.org/x168.xml
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| schwannoma |
Overgrowth (tumor) of Schwann cells. Schwann cells are responsible for providing the insulation (myelin) for nerves. Schwannomas can occur in the brain, the spine, or the limbs (peripheral nerves). A common brain schwannoma is the vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma), which can lead to hearing loss. Multiple schwannomas can be seen in the setting of neurofibromatosis type 1. Treatment often consists wither of a surgical resection or irradiation.
출처: www.bcm.edu/neurosurgery/definitions.htm
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