Term Name: Schwann cell
Synonyms:
Definition: A glial cell that ensheathes axons of neuron in the peripheral nervous system and are necessary for their maintainance and function.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [CL:0002573]

Relationships
is part of: peripheral nervous system
is a type of: glial cell (sensu Vertebrata)
has subtype: immature Schwann cell myelinating Schwann cell non-myelinating Schwann cell