neuropil

British

/ ˈnjʊərəʊpɪl /

noun

a dense network of neurons and glia in the central nervous system

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Etymology

Origin of neuropil

from _neuro- + Greek pilos hair

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Astrocytes are complex glial cells with numerous fine cellular processes that infiltrate the neuropil and interact with synapses.

From Nature

The mechanisms that control the establishment of astrocyte morphology are unknown, and it is unclear whether impairing astrocytic infiltration of the neuropil alters synaptic connectivity.

From Nature

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