Oligodendroglia Definition

ŏlĭ-gō-dĕn-drŏglē-ə, ōlĭ-
noun
Neuroglia consisting of cells similar to but smaller than astrocytes, found in the central nervous system and associated with the formation of myelin.
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Synonyms:
  • oligodendria

Origin of Oligodendroglia

  • oligo– dendro– (neuro)glia

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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