Any of the cells that hold nerve cells in place and help them work the way they should. The types of glial cells include oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, microglia, and ependymal cells. Also called neuroglia.
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A cell of the central nervous system that provides support to neurons. Glial cells not only provide physical support, but also respond to injury, regulate the chemical environment of neurons, form the myelin insulation of nervous pathways, help guide neuronal migration during development, and play a...
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<pathology> Specialised cells that surround neurons, providing mechanical and physical support and electrical insulation between neurons. ... (17 Dec 1997) ...
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Glial cell: A supportive cell in the central nervous system -- the brain and spinal cord. Glial cells do not conduct electrical impulses (as opposed to neurons, which do). The glial cells surround neurons and provide support for them and insulation between them. Glial cells are capable of extensive signaling in response to a diversity of stimuli. B...
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assists in the organization of neurons, provides a scaffold for some aspects of neuron function, and aids in recovery from neural injury
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