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gli⋅a

  [glahy-uh, glee-uh]
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–noun Anatomy.
neuroglia.
Origin:
1885–90; < LGk glía glue

Related forms:
glial, adjective
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gli·a   (glē'ə, glī'ə)   
n.  See neuroglia.

[Short for neuroglia.]
gli'al (glē'əl, glī'əl) adj.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: glia
Pronunciation: 'glE-&, 'glI-&
Function: noun
: NEUROGLIA

Main Entry: gli·al
Pronunciation: 'glE-&l, 'glI-&l
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or comprising neuroglia <glial cells>
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glia gli·a (glē'ə, glī'ə)
n.
See neuroglia.

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glia   (glē'ə, glī'ə)  Pronunciation Key 
The delicate network of branched cells and fibers that supports the tissue of the central nervous system.

glial adjective
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