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On this page you'll find 7 example sentences with Schwann. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as physiologist and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.

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Schwann in a sentence

Schwann meaning

A surname from German.

Synonyms of Schwann

theodor schwann physiologist histologist

Related words

Other words often associated with Schwann or its synonyms:

biologist anatomist

Using Schwann

  • The main meaning on this page is: A surname from German.
  • Useful related words include: theodor schwann, physiologist, histologist.
  • In the example corpus, schwann often appears in combinations such as: schwann cells, and schwann, schwann cell.

Context around Schwann

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.3 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 3 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 7 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often after:

cells 4× cell 2×

Sentence patterns with Schwann

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

are called schwann cells 1× cell 3 schwann cell 4 1× enveloped in schwann cells and 1× nucleus of schwann cell 3 1× oligodendrocytes and schwann cells have 1× schleiden and schwann and cells 1× schwann and schleinden 1× system and schwann cells in 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

cross section of 1× nerve cells are 1× oligodendrocytes and schwann 1× schwann and schleinden 1× the cell theory 1× the medulla oblongata 1×

Common sentence endings:

and meninges tissue 1× called schwann cells 1× nervous system respectively 1× other cells virchow 1× particles of life 1× peripheral nervous system 1×

Words around Schwann

Just before it in the word index:

schwank 5 schwandt 5 schwander 3 schwan 9 schwalm 2 schwally 2

Just after it in the word index:

schwans 2 schwar 2 schwarber 38 schwarcz 2 schwarm 4 schwartz 393

Similar in corpus frequency:

aad 10 aadhar 10 aaro 10 abels 10 abidin 10 abidine 10

Corpus analysis for Schwann

  • In this selection, "schwann" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, cells and cell stand out and add context to how "schwann" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include are called schwann cells and cell 3 schwann cell 4. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "schwann" sits close to words such as aad, aadhar and aaro, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with schwann

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Schwann and Schleinden argued that cells are the elementary particles of life. (12 words)

Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells have similar functions in the central and peripheral nervous system respectively. (15 words)

The sheaths are formed by glial cells: oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system and Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system. (21 words)

Longer example sentences

Cross section of a myelinated axon 1. Axon 2. Nucleus of Schwann Cell 3. Schwann Cell 4. Myelin Sheath 5. Neurilemma The main purpose of a myelin layer (or sheath) is to increase the speed at which impulses propagate along the myelinated fiber. (43 words)

Nerve cells are kept alive by and connected to other cells called glia; outside of the central nervous system, one of the two major types of glia are called Schwann cells. (31 words)

The medulla oblongata is at the start of the spinal cord and is composed mainly of neuron tissue enveloped in Schwann cells and meninges tissue. (25 words)

Example sentences (7)

Cross section of a myelinated axon 1. Axon 2. Nucleus of Schwann Cell 3. Schwann Cell 4. Myelin Sheath 5. Neurilemma The main purpose of a myelin layer (or sheath) is to increase the speed at which impulses propagate along the myelinated fiber.

Nerve cells are kept alive by and connected to other cells called glia; outside of the central nervous system, one of the two major types of glia are called Schwann cells.

Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells have similar functions in the central and peripheral nervous system respectively.

Schwann and Schleinden argued that cells are the elementary particles of life.

The Cell Theory states that all organisms are composed of cells (Schleiden and Schwann), and cells can only come from other cells (Virchow).

The medulla oblongata is at the start of the spinal cord and is composed mainly of neuron tissue enveloped in Schwann cells and meninges tissue.

The sheaths are formed by glial cells: oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system and Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system.

Common combinations with schwann

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "schwann" in a sentence?
An example: "Cross section of a myelinated axon 1. Axon 2. Nucleus of Schwann Cell 3. Schwann Cell 4. Myelin Sheath 5. Neurilemma The main purpose of a myelin layer (or sheath) is to increase the speed at which impulses propagate along the myelinated fiber." This page contains 7 example sentences with the word "schwann" from authentic English texts.
What does "schwann" mean?
Schwann means: A surname from German.
What are synonyms of "schwann"?
Common synonyms of "schwann" include: theodor schwann, physiologist, histologist.
How many example sentences with "schwann" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 7 example sentences with "schwann", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.