astrocyte meaning

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astrocyte (noun): comparatively large neuroglial cell.

Definition of astrocyte

  1. comparatively large neuroglial cell

    Type of: neurogliacyte

    Kinds: fibrous astrocyte, protoplasmic astrocyte

    Related forms: astrocytic

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in TE · 9-letter words

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