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
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neuroglia::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | glia |
| Type of | interstitial tissue |
| Has types | astroglia, macroglia, microglia, oligodendria, oligodendroglia |
| Derivation | neuroglial |
Examples of neuroglia
neuroglia
It also consists of neuroglia cells and unmyelinated axons.
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- 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
- (neuroglial) relating to or consisting of neuroglia; "neuroglial tissue"
- Glial cells, commonly called neuroglia or simply glia (Greek for "glue"), are non-neuronal cells that maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and provide support and protection for the brain's neurons. ...
- Supporting structure of nervous tissue. Appears to play a role in myelin formation.
- N(y)oo-RAWG-glee-uh, British: n(y)oo-ROH-glee-uh/ (also glial cells or glia) Cells found in nervous tissue that support the neurons and electrically insulate them by producing myelin.
- Any of the cells that hold nerve cells in place and help them work the way they should. The types of neuroglia include oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, microglia, and ependymal cells. Also called glial cell.
