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glia

/ˈɡliː.ə/

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noun

/ˈɡliː.ə/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее опорную ткань в центральной нервной системе, которая окружает и поддерживает нейроны, работая вместе с нервными клетками для формирования ткани центральной нервной системы.

A noun referring to the supportive tissue in the central nervous system that surrounds and supports neurons, working together with neural cells to form the tissue of the central nervous system.

uncountable

  1. Supportive neural tissueC1formalmedical

    The connective tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system, working together with neural cells to form the tissue of the brain and spinal cord.

    ruГлия

    • Glia play a crucial role in maintaining the health of neurons.
    • Recent research shows that glia are involved in signal transmission.
    • Damage to glial cells can affect brain function.

    Synonymsneuroglia

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