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astrogliosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An abnormal increase in the number of astrocytes due to the destruction of nearby neurons.

Word forms

astrogliosis astroglioses

Etymology

From astroglia + -osis.

Synonyms

astrocytosis

Related words

astrogliotic

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