Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. schwannoma

schwannoma

schwannoma

n. a type of tumor that develops from Schwann cells. Although typically benign, schwannomas tend to displace and compress surrounding neurons as they grow. A schwannoma is very similar to a neurofibroma but is distinguished by its capsule.

Related Terms

real–simulator model

real–simulator model an experimental design in which some p...

alpha-block conditioning

alpha-block conditioning the training of humans or other an...

savant

savant n. a person with an intellectual disability or an au...

apparent distance

apparent distance the perceived distance of an object from...

false self

false self in the object relations theory of British psycho...

somatotropin

somatotropin n. see growth hormone.

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter S

Browse by Letter


A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact