glial (Meaning)
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glial (a)
of or relating to neuroglia
Synonyms & Antonyms of glial
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glial Sentence Examples
- Glial cells are non-neuronal cells that provide support and protection to neurons.
- Astrocytes are a type of glial cell that maintain the homeostasis of the central nervous system.
- Oligodendrocytes are glial cells that produce myelin, a substance that insulates axons.
- Schwann cells are glial cells that wrap around axons in the peripheral nervous system.
- Microglia are glial cells that act as the immune cells of the central nervous system.
- Glial cells are essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system.
- Glial cells contribute to the development and maintenance of the blood-brain barrier.
- Damage to glial cells can lead to neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis.
- Research on glial cells is ongoing to better understand their role in health and disease.
- Glial cells are a promising target for the development of new therapies for neurological conditions.
FAQs About the word glial
of or relating to neuroglia
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Glial cells are non-neuronal cells that provide support and protection to neurons.
Astrocytes are a type of glial cell that maintain the homeostasis of the central nervous system.
Oligodendrocytes are glial cells that produce myelin, a substance that insulates axons.
Schwann cells are glial cells that wrap around axons in the peripheral nervous system.
