Term Name: | glial cell |
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Synonyms: | neuroglia, neuroglial cell |
Definition: | A non-neuronal cell of the nervous system. They not only provide physical support, but also respond to injury, regulate the ionic and chemical composition of the extracellular milieu. Guide neuronal migration during development, and exchange metabolites with neurons. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:0000125] |