Theodor Schwann

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A German physiologist and histologist: Theodor Schwann was a 19th-century German scientist known for his foundational work in biology.
    • A key figure in cell theory: He is recognized for identifying the cell as the fundamental structural unit of animal tissues.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Theodor Schwann made a pivotal contribution to modern biology.
    • The principles established by Theodor Schwann are taught in science classes worldwide.
Advanced Usage
  • "Schwann cell": A type of glial cell in the peripheral nervous system named after Theodor Schwann.
    • The axon is insulated by a myelin sheath produced by Schwann cells.
Variants and Related Words
  • Schwannian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the work or theories of Theodor Schwann.
    • The textbook covered the Schwannian perspective on tissue structure.
Synonyms
  • Biologist: A scientist who studies living organisms.
  • Histologist: A specialist in the study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
Related Phrases
  • Cell theory: The scientific theory that living organisms are made up of cells, and that all cells come from pre-existing cells. Theodor Schwann is a co-founder of this theory.
    • Theodor Schwann is credited, along with Matthias Schleiden, for formulating a key tenet of cell theory.
Noun
  1. German physiologist and histologist who in 1838 and 1839 identified the cell as the basic structure of plant and animal tissue (1810-1882)

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