About The Word Neuroglia
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Neuroglia
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What's The Definition Of Neuroglia?
[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
Synonyms | Synonyms for Neuroglia: glia Related Terms | Find terms related to Neuroglia: See Also | astroglia | central nervous system | CNS | glial cell | glioma | interstitial tissue | macroglia | microglia | neurogliacyte | neuroglial cell | oligodendria | oligodendroglia | systema nervosum centrale Neuroglia In Webster's Dictionary \Neu*rog"li*a\, n. [NL., fr. gr. ? ligament + ? glue.]
(Anat.)
The delicate connective tissue framework which supports the
nervous matter and blood vessels of the brain and spinal
cord.
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