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

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Neuroglia

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Medical Definition of Neuroglia

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neuroglia

neurogenetic
neurogeneticist
neurogeneticists
neurogenetics
neurogenic
neurogenic atrophy
neurogenic bladder
neurogenic fracture
neurogenic gene
neurogenic shock
neurogenic tonus
neurogenically
neurogenin
neurogenous
neurogeography
neuroglia (current term)
neuroglia cells
neurogliacyte
neuroglial
neuroglial cell
neuroglian
neuroglias
neuroglioma
neurogliomatosis
neuroglobin
neuroglobins
neuroglycopenia
neurogram
neurogranin
neurographies

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