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

Etymology

Origin of glia

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

Example Sentences

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glia

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

The fiber photometry method revealed that intracellular Ca2+ levels in cerebellar glia decreased or increased in conjunction with the superiority or inferiority of the fight, respectively.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023

"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

They observed that these glia had low levels of the protein Draper, indicating impaired function.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 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