Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The glia-cells collectively of the central nervous system in vertebrates; neuroglia.
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- noun The network of
glial cells that supportsnervous system tissue.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- 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
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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This myelin sheath is, basically, electrical tape, which is one reason that myelin, along with its associated cells, was classified as glia Greek for "glue".
Archive 2007-03-01 Bruce Schauble 2007
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This myelin sheath is, basically, electrical tape, which is one reason that myelin, along with its associated cells, was classified as glia Greek for "glue".
Myelination and Horizontality Bruce Schauble 2007
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When TLR4 is activated, immune cells in the brain called glia send out
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However, another class of brain cells called glia can regulate those signals.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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However, another class of brain cells called glia can regulate those signals.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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However, another class of brain cells called glia can regulate those signals.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Ani 2010
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However, another class of brain cells called glia can regulate those signals.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Ani 2010
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However, another class of brain cells called glia can regulate those signals.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories PhysOrg Team 2010
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However, another class of brain cells called glia can regulate those signals.
innovations-report 2010
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However, another class of brain cells called glia can regulate those signals.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories PhysOrg Team 2010
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