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glial cell

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glial cell  
n.  Any of the cells making up the neuroglia, especially the astrocytes, oligodendroglia, and microglia.
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glial cell   (glē'əl, glī'əl)  Pronunciation Key 
Any of the cells making up the glia, such as the star-shaped cells called astrocytes.
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