noun
- Plural of glia; the supportive cells in the nervous system that surround and insulate neurons.
Usage: scientific/medical term; also called glial cells
Examples
- The brain contains roughly equal numbers of neurons and glias.
- Glias provide structural support and nutrients to neurons.
- Astrocytes are a type of glia found throughout the central nervous system.
- Researchers study how glias influence neural communication.
- Damage to glias can impair brain function and recovery after injury.