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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
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
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