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glia

Syllabification: (gli·a)
Pronunciation: /ˈglēə, ˈglīə/

Definition of glia

noun

Anatomy
  • the connective tissue of the nervous system, consisting of several different types of cell associated with neurons. Also called neuroglia.

Derivatives

glial

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek, literally 'glue'

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