adjective
- of, relating to, or derived from astrocytes (star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord)
Usage: technical; neuroscience
Examples
- Astrocytic dysfunction has been implicated in several neurodegenerative diseases.
- The researchers studied astrocytic activation in response to brain injury.
- Astrocytic gliosis is a common feature of Alzheimer's disease pathology.
- The astrocytic network plays a crucial role in maintaining brain homeostasis.
- Mutations affecting astrocytic function can contribute to neurological disorders.