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neuroglia

/njʊˈrɒɡ.li.ə/

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noun

/njʊˈrɒɡ.li.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее опорную ткань центральной нервной системы, состоящую из глиальных клеток, которые окружают и поддерживают нейроны.

A noun referring to the supportive tissue of the central nervous system, consisting of glial cells that surround and support neurons.

uncountable

  1. Supportive neural tissueC2formalmedical

    The specialized connective tissue of the central nervous system that surrounds and supports neurons, consisting of glial cells.

    ruНервная опорная ткань

    • Neuroglia play a crucial role in maintaining the environment around neurons.
    • Damage to neuroglia can contribute to various neurological disorders.
    • The study focused on the interaction between neurons and neuroglia.

    Synonymsglia

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