glia

[ glahy-uh, glee-uh ]

nounAnatomy.

Origin of glia

1
First 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
  1. 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

[ glēə, glīə ]


  1. 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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