neuroglia /neu·rog·lia/ (ndbobr-rog´le-ah) the supporting structure of nervous tissue, consisting of a fine web of tissue enclosing neuroglial cells, which are of three types: astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microcytes.neurog´lial
neuroglia
neu·rog·li·a (n -r g l - , nr -gl, -gl -)n. The supportive tissue of the nervous system, including the network of branched cells in the central nervous system (astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes) and the supporting cells of the peripheral nervous system (Schwann cells and satellite cells). Also called glia, reticulum. neu·rog li·al adj. |
neuroglia
[noo͡rog′lē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, neuron + glia, glue
the supporting or nonneuronal tissue cells of the central and peripheral nervous system. They perform the less specialized functions of the nerve network. Kinds of neuroglia include astrocytes, oligodendroglia, and microglia. Compare neuron. neuroglial, adj.
neuroglia
the supporting cells of central nervous system, consisting of astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and microglia; called also glia.
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