glial cell
Definition
- Noun:
- A cell of the neuroglia: A "glial cell" is a non-neuronal cell that provides support, protection, and insulation for neurons in the nervous system. It is a fundamental component of nervous tissue.
Usage
- The term "glial cell" is used in biology, medicine, and neuroscience to refer to the supportive cells of the nervous system. It is a specific, technical term.
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Advanced Usage
- "Glial cell-derived": Used to describe substances or factors originating from glial cells.
- The team investigated glial cell-derived neurotrophic factors.
- "Glial cell activation": Refers to the change in glial cells, often in response to damage or disease, which can have protective or harmful effects.
- Glial cell activation is a key feature of the brain's inflammatory response.
Variants and Related Words
- Neuroglia (n): The collective term for the supporting tissue of the nervous system, consisting of glial cells.
- Neuroglia outnumber neurons in the human brain.
- Glia (n): A common shorthand for neuroglia or glial cells.
- The function of glia is increasingly recognized as crucial.
Synonyms
- Neuroglial cell: A direct synonym, though less commonly used in casual scientific discourse.
Related Phrases
- Glial scar: A structure formed by reactive glial cells after injury to the central nervous system.
- The glial scar can inhibit axon regeneration.
Noun
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a cell of the neuroglia
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