Meaning Astrocytes
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Also knowns as astroglia or astrocytic glia. They are star-shaped glial
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Characteristic star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord
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Neurological cell of ectodermal origin characterized by fibrous, protoplasmic, or plasmatofibrous processes. Collectively, such cells are called astroglia.
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Astrocytes are the most abundant glial cells in the nervous system. They have a star-like shape and have mayne important functions, including holding neurons together in their positions.
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A class of large neuroglial (macroglial) Cells in the Central Nervous System - the largest and most numerous Neuroglial Cells in the Brain and spinal cord. Astrocytes (from "star" Cells) are [..]
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A class of large neuroglial (macroglial) cells in the central nervous system - the largest and most numerous neuroglial cells in the brain and spinal cord. Astrocytes (from "star" cells) are [..]
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Astrocytes are star-shaped cells located in the brain and spinal cord. Astrocytes could play a significant role in morphine’s ability to relieve pain and cause addiction. The findings of this study ap [..]
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The largest and most common of the supporting, or glial, cells in the brain and spinal cord. Astrocytes (meaning "star cells" because of their shape) help regulate the chemical envir [..]
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