glia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The network of glial cells that supports nervous system tissue.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡliːə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-glia.wav /ˈɡliə/ /ˈɡlaɪə/

Word forms

glia

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γλία (glía), γλοία (gloía, “glue”), γλοιός (gloiós, “a glutinous substance, gum”)

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