glialest
ə, ˈgli Origin:
1885–90; < Late Greek glía glue
1885–90; < Late Greek glía glue
Related forms
gli·al, adjective
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| —n | |
| Also called: neuroglia the delicate web of connective tissue that surrounds and supports nerve cells | |
| 'glial | |
| —adj | |
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Medical Dictionary
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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