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glia

Pronunciation: /ˈɡliːə/

The English word “glia” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The network of glial cells that supports nervous system tissue.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γλία (glía), γλοία (gloía, “glue”), γλοιός (gloiós, “a glutinous substance, gum”)

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