oligodendroglia

 
Pronunciation: /ˌɒlɪgə(ʊ)dɛndrəˈglʌɪə/

plural noun

Anatomy
  • oligodendrocytes collectively.

Derivatives

oligodendroglial

adjective

Origin:

1920s: from oligo- 'few' + dendro- 'branching' + a shortened form of neuroglia