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| neu·rog·li·a [ noo rógglee ə, nrə gl ə, nyə rógglee ə ] |
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U.S. supporting neural network: the network of supporting tissue and fibers that nourishes nerve cells within the brain and spinal cord. It comprises several layers of cells and makes up about 40 percent of the total volume of nerve tissue.
Canadian term glia
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| [Mid-19th century. <neuro- + Greek glia "glue"] |
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 neu·rog·li·al adjective |
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