[ So called from Theodor Schwann, a German anatomist of the 19th century. ] (Anat.) The neurilemma. [ 1913 Webster ]
(Anat.) The substance of the medullary sheath. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Chinese abacus. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ G. schweizerkäse Swiss cheese. ] Gruyère cheese. [ 1913 Webster ]