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Neuroglia — MeSH Neuroglia Code TA A14.0.00.005 TH H2.00.06.2.00001 … Wikipedia
Neuroglia — Neu*rog li*a, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ney^ron ligament + gli a glue.] (Anat.) The delicate connective tissue framework which supports the nervous matter and blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord; called also {K[ o]lliker s reticulum}. It is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
neuroglia — [noo räg′lē ə, nyooräg′lē ə] n. [ModL < NEURO + MGr glia, for Gr gloios, GLUE] the connective tissue, consisting of a special type of branched cells, that binds together and supports the nerve tissue of the central nervous system neuroglial… … English World dictionary
neuroglia — Non neuronal cellular elements of the central and peripheral nervous system; formerly believed to be merely supporting cells but now thought to have important metabolic functions, since they are invariably interposed between neurons and the blood … Medical dictionary
Neuroglia — Gliazelle ist ein Sammelbegriff für strukturell und funktionell von den Neuronen abgrenzbare Zellen im Nervengewebe. Der Entdecker der Gliazellen, Rudolf Virchow, vermutete Mitte des 19. Jahrhundert Stütz und Haltefunktion und gab den Zellen… … Deutsch Wikipedia
neuroglia — n. pl. [Gr. neuron, nerve; glia, glue] Nonnerve cells in the brain or ganglia; glia; glial cells; gliacytes … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
neuroglia — See glial cells … Dictionary of molecular biology
neuroglia — neuroglial, neurogliar, adj. /noo rog lee euh, nyoo /, n. Anat., Cell Biol. a class of cells in the brain and spinal cord that form a supporting structure for the neurons and provide them with insulation. Also called glia. [1870 75; NEURO + LGk… … Universalium
neuroglia — neu•rog•li•a [[t]nʊˈrɒg li ə, nyʊ [/t]] n. pat cbl anat. a class of cells in the brain and spinal cord that form a supporting and insulating structure for the neurons • Etymology: 1870–75; neuro + LGk glía glue neu•rog′li•al, adj … From formal English to slang
peripheral neuroglia — the neurilemma, Schwann cells, and satellite cells of the peripheral nervous system … Medical dictionary
