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Noun: glial cell
  1. A cell of the neuroglia
    "glial cells provide support and protection for neurons in the central nervous system";
    - neurogliacyte, neuroglial cell

Derived forms: glial cells

Type of: somatic cell, vegetative cell

Part of: glia, neuroglia

Encyclopedia: Glial cell