glial cell
US /ˈɡlaɪəl sel/
UK /ˈɡlaɪəl sel/
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gliacel, gliacellen
non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system that do not produce electrical impulses. They maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and provide support and protection for neurons.
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Glial cells play a crucial role in brain function by supporting neurons.
Gliacellen spelen een cruciale rol in de hersenfunctie door neuronen te ondersteunen.
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Damage to glial cells can lead to various neurological disorders.
Schade aan gliacellen kan leiden tot verschillende neurologische aandoeningen.