Term Name: glial cell
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]

Relationships
develops from: glioblast
is a type of: neuron associated cell
has subtype: anterior lateral line nerve glial cell cardiac glial cell cerebral cortex glial cell glial cell (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) glial cell (sensu Vertebrata) hippocampus glial cell lateral line nerve glial cell lateral ventricle glial cell posterior lateral line nerve glial cell