neuroglia
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of neuroglia
1870–75; neuro- + Late Greek glía glue
Example Sentences
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In 1856, when the German anatomist Rudolf Virchow examined these “globules” in more detail, he figured they must be some sort of neural adhesive, which he named neuroglia – “nerve glue” in Greek.
From Scientific American • Jun. 24, 2013
Unlike neurons, which earned their starring roles in neuroscience as soon as researchers demonstrated what they did, neuroglia didn’t get much respect until more than a century after their discovery.
From Scientific American • Jun. 24, 2013
The second class of neural cells comprises the neuroglia or glial cells, which have been characterized as having a simple support role.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Recent research is shedding light on the more complex role of neuroglia in the function of the brain and nervous system.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
It is only necessary to suppose that in certain parts of the brain the neuroglia cells are at rest, while at other parts they are in a condition of active contraction.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
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