astrocyte
noun
a star-shaped neuroglial cell of ectodermal origin.
astrocytic
-
a word derived from
astrocyte.
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Once REM sleep began, astrocytic pyruvate also rose.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
They also measured neuronal ATP, the energy molecule that powers neurons, along with astrocytic pyruvate, a key compound that connects glucose from the blood with energy metabolism in the brain.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
Kir4.1 in the LHb shows a distinct pattern of expression on astrocytic membrane processes that wrap tightly around the neuronal soma.
From Nature ● Feb. 13, 2018
Halassa, M. M. & Haydon, P. G. Integrated brain circuits: astrocytic networks modulate neuronal activity and behavior.
From Nature ● Feb. 13, 2018
She found previous microhemorrhages and astrocytic scarring around the ventricles.
From New York Times ● Nov. 9, 2017
