Term Name: immature Schwann cell
Synonyms:
Definition: A glial cell that develops from a Schwann cell precursor. The immature Schwann cell is embedded among neurons (axons) with minimal extracellular spaces separating them from nerve cell membranes and has a basal lamina. Cells can survive without an axon present. Immature Schwann cell can be found communally ensheathing large groups of axons.
Appears at: Segmentation:10-13 somites (14.0h-16.0h)
Evident until: Pharyngula:High-pec (42.0h-48.0h)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001725]

Relationships
develops into: myelinating Schwann cell
is part of: peripheral nervous system
is a type of: glial cell (sensu Vertebrata)

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