astrosit

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Definition of astrosit in Turkish English dictionary

astrocyte

comparatively large neuroglial cell

Common cell type in the brain that supports the functions of the neurons

A support cell in the CNS which produces scars (sclerosis) on damaged tissue resulting in plaques or lesions

= large cells belonging to the Neuroglia with many branched out processes and capable of phagocytosis

astron (star), kytos (cell)

a neuroglial cell, in the shape of a star, in the brain

One of the brain cells that supports the nervous tissue

{i} star-shaped neuroglial cell which provides nutrients and insulation to nerve cells (Anatomy)

A star-shaped cell, comparatively large which supports the nerve cells (neurons) of the brain and spinalcord

Cell which supports the nerve cells (neurons) of the brain and spinal cord

Hyphenation

ast·ro·sit