glia
[ glahy-uh, glee-uh ]
Origin of glia
1First recorded in 1885–90, glia is from the Late Greek word glía glue
Other words from glia
- glial, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for glia
glia
/ (ˈɡliːə) /
noun
the delicate web of connective tissue that surrounds and supports nerve cells: Also called: neuroglia
Derived forms of glia
- glial, adjective
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Scientific definitions for glia
glia
[ glē′ə, glī′ə ]
The delicate network of branched cells and fibers that supports the tissue of the central nervous system.
Other words from glia
- glial adjective
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