glial cell

English

Etymology

(deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek γλια (glia, “glue”))

Noun

glial cell (plural glial cells)

1. (anatomy) A type of cell, in the nervous system, that provides support for the neurons.

Synonyms

• glia

Translations

cell type

• Dutch: gliacel (nl) n
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See also

• neuroglia