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Definition of Astrocytic
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or containing large star-shaped cells in the neuroglia.
Definition of Astrocytic
1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to the astrocytes ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Astrocytic
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Astrocytic
Literary usage of Astrocytic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Journal of Comparative Pathology and Therapeutics (1888)
"(1937) who reported an astrocytic gliosis in the anterior horns of the cord.
astrocytic proliferation has been reported in higher centres, especially the ..."
2. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Bennett J. Cohen, Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"... aged humans in that they apparently consist of degenerating neuronal processes,
reactive astrocytic and microglial processes, and probably lost neurons. ..."
3. The Journal of Comparative Pathology and Therapeutics (1888)
"This information, taken with the records of Jackson (1954) and the present cases,
suggests that small scale epizootics of astrocytic gliosis leading to the ..."
4. Reviews in Environmental Health (1998): Toxicological Defense Mechanics edited by Gary E. R. Hook, George W. Lucier (2000)
"The astrocytic toxin dinitrobenzene decreases the glutathione content of primary
astrocytic cultures within 2 hr while at ..."
5. Acute Perinatal Asphyxia in Term Infants: Report of the Workshopedited by Linda L. Wright, Gerald B. Merenstein, Deborah Hirtz edited by Linda L. Wright, Gerald B. Merenstein, Deborah Hirtz (1997)
"From Evrard, Gressens, and Volpe.22 WM GZ suggesting that the late germinative
zone produces most of the astrocytic precursors destined for the upper half ..."
6. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Most of elevated brain cancer risks were due to astrocytic cancers, but the excess
among agricultural workers occurred in other cell types. ..."
7. Visualizing Chemistry: The Progress and Promise of Advanced Chemical Imaging by National Research Council (U.S.) (2006)
"... electrical signaling activity and the slower contribution to restoration of
their metabolism by astrocytic glycolysis.76 Other possible chemical signals ..."
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