glia

American  

[glahy-uh, glee-uh] / ˈglaɪ ə, ˈgli ə /

noun

Anatomy.

1. neuroglia.

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glia British  

/ ˈɡliːə /

noun

1. Also called: neuroglia. the delicate web of connective tissue that surrounds and supports nerve cells

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glia Scientific  

/ glē′ə,glī′ə /

1. The delicate network of branched cells and fibers that supports the tissue of the central nervous system.

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Other Word Forms

• glial
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of glia

First recorded in 1885–90, glia is from the Late Greek word glía glue

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Example Sentences

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glia

Radial glia are also believed to contribute to the unusually large expansion of the human cortex compared with that of other species.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

The thalamic projections physically touch radial glia while the brain is still developing.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

The healthy protein is anchored on the cell membranes of neurons and glia throughout the brain, although its best validated role is in maintaining myelination of peripheral nerves.

From Science Magazine ● Mar. 21, 2024

"Imagine a world without social conflict. By harnessing the innate ability of the cerebellar glia to control aggression, a peaceful future could be become reality."

From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023

It presupposes an active interposition of the glia cells between the axon of one neuron and the dendrons of another.

From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh

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