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Schwann cell

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Pronunciation: /schwann* sɛl/

Schwann cell

Definition

A type of glial cell of the peripheral nervous system that helps separate and insulate nerve cells.

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COPP regimen

plasma membrane

genetic marker of susceptibility

synthetic retinoid

Yervoy

azaspirane

stage II salivary gland cancer

paracentesis

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anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody SHR-1901

incyclinide

enteric-coated TRPM8 agonist D-3263 hydrochloride

velpatasvir

pollen extract PCC-100

autologous CRISPR-Cas9 engineered tumor infiltrating lymphocytes KSQ-001EX

hTERT/survivin/CMV multipeptide vaccine

technetium Tc 99m-labeled tilmanocept

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recurrence risk

multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification

domain

synchronous cancer

facies

multigene test

false-positive result

epimutation

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