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Meaning of GLIA

Pronunciation:  'glIu

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  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
 

GLIA is a 4 letter word that starts with G.

 

 Synonyms: neuroglia
 
 See Also: astroglia, central nervous system, CNS, glial cell, glioma, interstitial tissue, macroglia, microglia, neurogliacyte, neuroglial cell, oligodendria, oligodendroglia, systema nervosum centrale

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Nerve tissue other than the signal-transmitting neurons. It is composed of glial cells which are found interspersed between the neurons and acts as insulation and support for them.
 

 

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