Meaning of the word glia in English

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glia

US /ˈɡlaɪ.ə/
UK /ˈɡlaɪ.ə/

Noun

1.

one of the cells that surround and support nerve tissue in the brain, spinal cord, and ganglia:

Example:
Research on communication between glia and neurons has increased in the past decade.
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