neuroglia: Meaning and Definition of

neu•rog•li•a

Pronunciation: (noo-rog'lē-u, nyoo-), [key]
— n. Anat., Cell Biol.
  1. a class of cells in the brain and spinal cord that form a supporting structure for the neurons and provide them with insulation. Also called
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