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astrocyte

/ˈæs.trə.saɪt/

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noun

/ˈæs.trə.saɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносительно крупный тип клеток нейроглии, обнаруженный в головном и спинном мозге, участвующий в поддержке и питании нейронов, поддержании гематоэнцефалического барьера и регуляции среды вокруг нервных клеток.

A relatively large type of neuroglial cell found in the brain and spinal cord, involved in supporting and nourishing neurons, maintaining the blood-brain barrier, and regulating the environment around nerve cells.

  1. Neuroglial cellC2formalmedical

    A relatively large type of glial cell in the central nervous system that supports and protects neurons.

    ruАстроцит

    • Astrocytes help maintain the blood-brain barrier.
    • Damage to astrocytes can affect neural communication.
    • Researchers are studying how astrocytes respond to injury.
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