astrocyte

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Noun astrocyte has 1 sense

astrocyte - comparatively large neuroglial cell
--₁ is a kind of neurogliacyte, neuroglial cell, glial cell
--₁ is a part of astroglia, macroglia
--₁ has particulars: fibrous astrocyte; protoplasmic astrocyte

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Astrocyte

Definition:

An astrocyte is a type of glial cell found in the central nervous system. They play a crucial role in supporting and nourishing neurons.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of star-shaped glial cell present in the brain and spinal cord.

Example: The astrocytes help regulate the chemical environment surrounding neurons.

Sense 2:

Noun: An astrocyte protein considered as a marker for certain brain tumors.

Example: The presence of the astrocyte protein indicates a higher risk of developing glioblastoma.

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