glia

 
Pronunciation: /ˈglʌɪə, ˈgliːə/

noun

[mass noun] Anatomy
  • the connective tissue of the nervous system, consisting of several different types of cell associated with neurons: [as modifier]: glia cellsAlso called neuroglia.

Derivatives

glial

adjective

Origin:

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