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neuroglia

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Noun
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neu=rog=li=a

CIDE DICTIONARY

neuroglian. [NL., fr. Gr. ney^ron ligament + gli`a glue.].
     The delicate connective tissue framework which supports the nervous matter and blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord; called also K. It is composed of cells which are not neurons. Once thought to serve merely a supporting funciton, they are now believed to have important metablolic functions. Among them are the astrocytes, ependymal cells, oligodendroglia cells, and microglia cells.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

neuroglia, n. the connective tissue supporting the central nervous system.

Etymology
NEURO- + Gk glia glue

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