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Definition of Neuroglia
1. Noun. Sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system; glial and neural cells together compose the tissue of the central nervous system.
Exact synonyms: Glia
Generic synonyms: Interstitial Tissue
Terms within: Glial Cell, Neurogliacyte, Neuroglial Cell
Specialized synonyms: Astroglia, Macroglia, Microglia, Oligodendria, Oligodendroglia
Group relationships: Central Nervous System, Cns, Systema Nervosum Centrale
Substance meronyms: Glioma
Derivative terms: Glial, Neuroglial
Generic synonyms: Interstitial Tissue
Terms within: Glial Cell, Neurogliacyte, Neuroglial Cell
Specialized synonyms: Astroglia, Macroglia, Microglia, Oligodendria, Oligodendroglia
Group relationships: Central Nervous System, Cns, Systema Nervosum Centrale
Substance meronyms: Glioma
Derivative terms: Glial, Neuroglial
Definition of Neuroglia
1. n. The delicate connective tissue framework which supports the nervous matter and blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord.
Definition of Neuroglia
1. Noun. (cytology) glial cell ¹
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Definition of Neuroglia
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Medical Definition of Neuroglia
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