NEUROGLIA

neuroglia, glia

(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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

neuroglia (plural neuroglia or neuroglias)

(cytology) glial cell

Source: Wiktionary


Neu*rog"li*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. gr. (Anat.)

Definition: The delicate connective tissue framework which supports the nervous matter and blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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