Defenition of the word glial cell
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Defenition of the word glial cell
- A non-neuronal cell that maintains homeostasis, forms myelin, and provides support and protection for the brain's neurons.
- a cell of the neuroglia
Synonyms for the word glial cell
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- neurogliacyte
- neuroglial cell
Meronymys for the word glial cell
Hyponyms for the word glial cell
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- astrocyte
- microgliacyte
- oligodendrocyte
Hypernyms for the word glial cell
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- somatic cell
- vegetative cell
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