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Meaning of GLIAL CELL

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a cell of the neuroglia
 
 Synonyms: neurogliacyte, neuroglial cell
 
 See Also: astrocyte, glia, microgliacyte, neuroglia, oligodendrocyte, somatic cell

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Nerve tissue of the central nervous system other than the signal-transmitting neurons. It is found interspersed between the neurons (which transmit the nerve signals) and provides support and insulation to them. There are three main types of neuroglia:
  1. astrocytes (fibrous or protoplasmic)
  2. oligodendrocytes (interfascicular or perineuronal)
  3. microglia
 

 

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