Term: neuroglia or glial cell or glia
Origin: Medieval Greek
gloia, γλοία (glue)
Coined: -
Definition:
The supportive tissue of the nervous system, including astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microcytes in the central nervous system and the supporting cells of the peripheral nervous system (neurilemma and satellite cells) . Neuroglia provide support, protection and nutrition to the neural tissue and prevents impulses from travelling between adjacent neurons.
astroglia, microglia, oligodendroglia
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