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theodor schwann

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  1. Schwann, Theodor Schwannnoun

    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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  1. Theodor Schwann

    Theodor Schwann (German pronunciation: [ˈteːodoːɐ̯ ˈʃvan]; 7 December 1810 – 11 January 1882) was a German physician and physiologist. His most significant contribution to biology is considered to be the extension of cell theory to animals. Other contributions include the discovery of Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system, the discovery and study of pepsin, the discovery of the organic nature of yeast, and the invention of the term "metabolism".

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  1. theodor schwann

    Theodor Schwann was a German physiologist who is best known for defining the basic unit of animal tissue structure now known as the Schwann cell. Born in 1810, he made crucial contributions to the field of cell biology by proposing the cell theory in 1839, which states that all organisms are composed of cells. Schwann additionally conducted research on muscle sarcolemma, nerve fibers, and the digestive system. His discoveries and theories have proven vital for further biological and medical research.

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  1. Theodor Schwann

    Theodor Schwann was a German physiologist. His many contributions to biology include the development of cell theory, the discovery of Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system, the discovery and study of pepsin, the discovery of the organic nature of yeast, and the invention of the term metabolism.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of theodor schwann in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of theodor schwann in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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