Oligodendroglia
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oligodendroglia is a noun meaning (anatomy) tissue (neuroglia) consisting of glial cells that are smaller than astrocytes and form the myelin sheath.
Meaning
(anatomy) tissue (neuroglia) consisting of glial cells that are smaller than astrocytes and form the myelin sheath.
Word Forms
- oligodendroglias
Synonyms for oligodendroglia
Depending on context, synonyms include oligodendrocyte.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interfascicular, oligodendroglion, oligodendrocyte, oligodendrogliogenesis, oligodendrogenesis, neuroglia.
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