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gliocyte

/ˈɡlaɪəʊsaɪt/

/ˈɡlaɪoʊsaɪt/

Translations

gliocytenoun

gliocytes

/ˈɡlaɪəʊsaɪt/

/ˈɡlaɪoʊsaɪt/

The gliocyte is a type of cell found in the nervous system.

Глиоцит — это тип клетки, обнаруживаемый в нервной системе.

Synonyms

glial cell

neuroglial cell

gliocytenoun

Any of the various non-neuronal cells of the central nervous system that surround, support, and protect neurons; a glial cell.

Under the microscope, the scientist could see gliocytes insulating the axons of the spinal cord.