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gliosis

American  
[glahy-oh-sis] / glaɪˈoʊ sɪs /

noun

  1. an increase in the size and number of astrocytes of the brain.


Etymology

Origin of gliosis

First recorded in 1890–1900; gli(a) + -osis

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The brain was described grossly as normal: but microscopically there was marked superficial gliosis in all areas examined and considerable cell loss in suprastellate layers of precentral cortex.

From The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 by Various

One area in left superior frontal gyrus showed superficial gliosis.

From The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 by Various

The brain, normal macroscopically, proved microscopically to show, in all areas examined, superficial gliosis.

From The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 by Various

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