word
glial cell
GLEE-ul SEL
ˈɡliːəl sɛlListen
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Syllable breakdown
glialcell
Dictionary meaning
Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that support and protect neurons.
Examples
- Glial cells outnumber neurons in the brain and serve crucial support functions.
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