schwannosis

schwan·no·sis

(shwah-nō'sis),

A nonneoplastic proliferation of Schwann cells in the perivascular spaces of the spinal cord; seen particularly in older patients, especially those with diabetes mellitus.

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schwannosis

A term of uncertain utility for simple Schwann-sheath swelling.

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schwan·no·sis

(shwah-nō'sis)

A nonneoplastic proliferation of Schwann cells in the perivascular spaces of the spinal cord; seen particularly in older patients, especially those with diabetes mellitus.

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