glia vs neuroglia what difference
what is difference between glia and neuroglia
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek γλία (glía), γλοία (gloía, “glue”), γλοιός (gloiós, “a glutinous substance, gum”)
Noun
glia pl (plural only)
- The network of glial cells that supports nervous system tissue.
Synonyms
- neuroglia
Hyponyms
- oligodendrocyte, astrocyte, ependymal cell, microglia, Schwann cell, satellite cell.
Derived terms
- glial
- glioma
- microglia
- gliosis
Anagrams
- Alig, Gail, Gila, Liga, gila
Irish
Noun
glia f (genitive singular glia)
- (anatomy) glia
Declension
Derived terms
- néaraiglia
Mutation
Italian
Noun
glia f (plural glie)
- glia
- Synonym: nevroglia
Anagrams
- agli
English
Etymology
neuro- + glia
Noun
neuroglia (plural neuroglia or neuroglias)
- (cytology) glial cell
Translations
Spanish
Noun
neuroglia f (plural neuroglias)
- neuroglia
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