Definition of Glial cell

1. Noun. A cell of the neuroglia.

Exact synonyms: Neurogliacyte, Neuroglial Cell
Generic synonyms: Somatic Cell, Vegetative Cell
Group relationships: Glia, Neuroglia
Specialized synonyms: Astrocyte, Microgliacyte, Oligodendrocyte

Definition of Glial cell

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Glial cell

1. Specialised cells that surround neurons, providing mechanical and physical support and electrical insulation between neurons. (17 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Glial Cell

glews
gley
gleyed
gleying
gleyings
gleys
glhf
glia
gliacyte
gliadin
gliadine
gliadines
gliadins
gliadorphin
glial
glial cell (current term)
glial cells
glial fibrillary acidic protein
glial filament
glial limiting membrane
glialike
glias
glib
glib-tongued
glibbed
glibber
glibbery
glibbest
glibbing
glibenclamide

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